Senior Financial Accountant
Join a global leader in sporting goods and outdoor performance. Amer Sports is home to iconic brands like Wilson, Salomon and Arc’teryx, known for their innovation, quality, and connection to world-class athletes and passionate lifestyle consumers. With brand headquarters in Chicago (Wilson), Annecy (Salomon), and Vancouver (Arc’teryx), our ANZ team operates from a vibrant new facility in Moorabbin, Melbourne. We’re a dynamic group of professionals committed to delivering exceptional consumer experiences—and we’re growing!
Due to an internal promotion, we’re recruiting for a commercially minded Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting and compliance across our Australian operations. This role plays a key part in supporting our growing D2C channel while partnering closely with local and global stakeholders.
You’ll be a trusted finance partner to the business, combining technical expertise with strong commercial insight to help drive performance and ensure robust governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver accurate financial reporting in line with Australian regulations, Group requirements, and IFRS
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, fixed assets, tax, and intercompany transactions
- Support and optimise financial operations across the D2C channel (new store setup, capex, revenue recognition, inventory, stocktakes)
- Provide meaningful financial analysis and insights to senior leadership to support decision-making
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable to ensure strong cash flow and financial control
- Lead internal and external audits and maintain SOX-compliant internal control frameworks
- Partner with Shared Services in Europe to ensure seamless financial processes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Sales, Marketing, Retail, Supply Chain, IT, and HR
- Contribute to regional and global finance projects as the business evolves
What You’ll Bring
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (Australian GAAP/IFRS and local tax requirements)
- Solid understanding of SOX and internal controls
- Proven experience in financial compliance, governance, and risk management
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, OneStream or similar)
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate numbers into commercial insights
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the confidence to take ownership
- Leadership capability with the ability to guide and mentor others
About You
- CA or CPA qualified
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience in D2C, retail, sporting, or multi-channel environments (Retail, B2B, E-commerce) highly regarded
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment with shared services structures
Why Join Us?
At Amer Sports ANZ, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary + bonus + super
- Certified Great Place to Work culture
- Free products & generous allowances to fuel your adventures
- Hybrid work model with added school holiday flexibility
- 6-Star Green Star HQ with sustainability at its core
- Ongoing career development & growth opportunities
- Regular staff events – from snow trips to fun runs
- Paid volunteering days to give back to your community
- The chance to grow your career across a global portfolio of iconic brands
Apply Now
If you’re ready to combine your financial expertise with your passion for growth and performance, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV and cover letter today and tell us why you’re the perfect fit.
Equal Opportunity
Amer Sports is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fuelled by curiosity and acceptance.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.