Megaport

Finance Team Lead, COGS and Leases

Megaport

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brisbane • Australia

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead, coach, and develop a small team responsible for the accurate and timely accounting and reporting of direct network costs (also referred to as COGS) and leases across all entities.
  • Own the completeness and accuracy of all COGS and lease-related accounting, ensuring that each entity’s balance sheet and P&L are appropriately stated.
  • Manage the end-to-end application of IFRS 16 Leases, including assessment of new contracts prior to commencement, preparation and review of lease calculations, and the accounting for modifications, renewals, expiries, and terminations.
  • Oversee the month-end close for COGS and leases, including preparation and review of journals, analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Develop deep commercial understanding of network provider and lease contracts, ensuring accounting outcomes accurately reflect commercial terms and operational activity.
  • Deliver monthly, half-year, and year-end reporting and analysis of COGS and lease-related balances, contributing directly to the monthly finance pack and providing insights on trends, variances, and cost drivers.
  • Draft the direct network cost and lease notes for the Group financial statements and provide required inputs for relevant subsidiary financial statements.
  • Support half-year and full-year Group audits, and subsidiary audits as required, ensuring all COGS and lease-related balances are well-supported and compliant.
  • Partner with key internal stakeholders — including the Accounting team, Corporate Reporting, FP&A, Accounts Payable, and the Commercial Desk — to ensure complete and compliant financial outcomes.
  • Collaborate with operational stakeholders such as Deployment, Procurement, and Business & Data Centre Analytics to ensure timely recognition of costs and alignment between operational activity and accounting treatment.
  • Review global balance sheet reconciliations related to direct network costs and leases to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to policy.
  • Drive end-to-end process improvement across COGS and lease accounting workflows to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and standardisation.
  • Provide financial insights and ad-hoc analysis on direct network costs and lease impacts, supporting broader Finance initiatives and projects.
  • Contribute to building a high-performing, integrated accounting function, working collaboratively with other Finance Managers and Leads and participating in end-of-month processing through to PBT.

Requirements

  • CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent essential
  • A strong knowledge of International and Australian Accounting standards and experience in applying them in a commercial environment (e.g. IFRS 16)
  • 1+ years in managing junior team members, experience working in dispersed teams is desirable.
  • Proven record with business partnering to improve finance processes across all business units.
  • Excellent understanding of finances within the technology space
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Brisbane based
Benefits
  • Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available
  • Generous leave plans – including, parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program
  • Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
  • Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes
  • Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
  • Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
accountingfinancial reportingIFRS 16lease accountingbalance sheet reconciliationcost analysisjournal preparationfinancial insightsprocess improvementcommercial understanding
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingteam managementcommunicationattention to detailtime managementcollaborationbusiness partneringanalytical thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
CACPACMA