Accounting Production Manager – AI-Native

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Accounting Production Manager leading AI-enabled Australian tax, compliance, and SMSF delivery for a boutique advisory firm. Managing offshore production, quality, capacity, and turnaround from Manila.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeManila • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesSeniorLead💰 ₱130,000 - ₱180,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Australian accounting and compliance, with a strong focus on managing production teams and delivering high-quality financial reporting. Proficient in utilizing AI for process automation and maintaining compliance with Australian tax regulations.

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8+ Years Australian Accounting ExperienceCPA, CA Or EquivalentHands-On SMSF ExposureDeep Xero And Xero Practice Manager ExperienceProven Experience Running Job Pipeline Against SLAs

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Hard Skills

Australian Tax And ComplianceFinancial ModellingJob SchedulingWIP ManagementQuality ControlCapacity AllocationAI-Driven WorkflowsBAS, IAS, GSTTrust DistributionsPayroll Tax

Soft Skills

Strong Written EnglishTeam AccountabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

XeroXero Practice ManagerMicrosoft 365SlackBGL Simple Fund 360Class SuperIgnitionAI Process Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACAPhilippine CPA

Industry Keywords

SMSF ComplianceAustralian Accounting PracticeFinancial StatementsCompany Secretarial WorkR&D Tax IncentiveSuperannuation GuaranteeDivision 7ACGTSTP Phase 2TPAR

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end production for the offshore delivery team, including job scheduling, workflow, capacity allocation, WIP management, quality control, and turnaround
Act as the technical escalation point across the Australian business and SMSF compliance suite
Review team work to review-ready standard
Run the job pipeline against SLAs and meet turnaround targets
Review management reports and financial models produced by the team
Use AI to reduce preparation and review time and build AI-driven workflows
Hold the team accountable to quality and turnaround standards
Serve as the written-English link to the Brisbane principal
Support advisory work including management reporting packs, commentary, financial modelling, and R&D tax incentive workpapers

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in Australian accounting, including at least 3 years managing a production or delivery team
CPA, CA or equivalent; Philippine CPA acceptable
Hands-on Australian tax and compliance experience from an Australian accounting practice or Australian-facing offshore team
Technical depth across company, trust, and partnership tax returns; financial statements; individual returns; BAS, IAS, GST, PAYG withholding and instalments; Division 7A; trust distributions, losses and family trust elections; CGT including small business concessions; company loss carry-forward and continuity of ownership testing; FBT; STP Phase 2; superannuation guarantee; TPAR; payroll tax and workers compensation; ASIC annual reviews and company secretarial work
Hands-on SMSF exposure, including fund annual returns and financial statements, member statements and contribution/cap monitoring, pensions and TBAR reporting, and external-auditor coordination through signed audit
Breadth and speed across business and SMSF work to bring Australian compliance jobs to review-ready standard
Proven experience running a job pipeline against SLAs and meeting them
Deep Xero and Xero Practice Manager experience
Familiarity with Ignition, HubSpot, Microsoft 365, Slack, and BGL Simple Fund 360 or Class Super is a plus
Demonstrable day-to-day AI use, process automation, prompt design, and AI-assisted preparation and review
Strong written English and confidence holding a team accountable
Based in Metro Manila or willing to relocate within a realistic commute
Able to commit to 3 in-office days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

13th month pay
Modern accounting technology and AI-powered workflows
Exposure to complex cryptocurrency accounting and international clients
Collaboration with experienced Australian accounting professionals
Hybrid work arrangement with a collaborative Makati office environment
Competitive salary