Accounting Manager

⚡️ Why Altium?

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

• Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
• More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
• We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

About the role: 

As Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Australian finance team through the ongoing integration with our Japanese-based parent company, Renesas. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with IFRS, and collaborating with global teams to drive integration success.

A day in the life of our Accounting Manager: 

Operational Excellence

• Lead and manage the financial month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date financial results.
• Prepare and review financial results for submission to the global consolidation team.
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated and local subsidiary financial reports; liaise with local audit teams.
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting outputs and collaborate with internal stakeholders and the Financial Leadership team.
• Partner with regional teams to optimize finance systems for accurate, consistent reporting and informed decision-making.
• Assist the Financial Controller in managing financial risks, controls, and coordination of finance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in internal controls and financial processes.

Technical Accounting

• Prepare annual statutory financial reports and manage local technical accounting matters (e.g., impairment assessments, IFRS interpretations).
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors, addressing audit processes and technical accounting issues.
• Champion the adoption of global accounting policies and provide technical accounting support.

Strategic Contribution

• Actively contribute to the successful execution of post-merger integration initiatives across finance functions and  ad-hoc finance projects.

Leadership & People Management

• Influence stakeholders at all levels through effective communication, collaboration, and business partnering.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture and strong team engagement.

Who you are and what you'll need for this position.

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in financial reporting or a related field.
• Proven experience in fast-paced, dynamic finance environments.
• Exposure to international reporting standards; IFRS expertise essential.
• Experience with Netsuite, DIVA, and Adaptive Planning is highly desirable.
• Strong initiative, results-driven, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trust and adapt quickly to change in a global, collaborative environment.

Benefits 

✈️ Annual leave 

🤒 Paid sick leave

🏖️ Long service leave

👶 Maternity, paternity, and special leave

🎊 Public holidays

🖥 Home internet allowance 

🧘 nilo.health Employee Mental Assistance Program

📚 Professional development support

🏦 Superannuation

🎯 What Matters to Us

• Big-thinking in pursuit of purpose
• Diversity of thought
• Courage of conviction
• Transparency of intent
• Ingenuity of AND
• Agility in action
• Adaptability of approach
• Grit in pursuit of mission

🌍 Also, we would like you to know

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

💡 Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYCOLpPLPE 

✈️ Altium Benefits: https://careers.altium.com/#s-benefits 

👏 Are you already an Altium employee? Please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions, please contact HR.