About the Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club (CFC) was founded in 1892.
Local residents, community and business leaders and politicians all hoped that having their own football club could help bring a measure of pride to a downtrodden suburb.
In 2026, CFC is one of the great icons of Australian sport. Our history spans 130 years, 16 premierships and more finals appearances than any other club. Most importantly, Collingwood has grown from being a football club to a sports club with a commitment to our community.
The opportunity
The Management Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of the Club’s financial operations. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting support, financial analysis, and business partnering services across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Month-End & Financial Reporting
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Prepare and reconcile monthly CFC balance sheet accounts.
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Complete monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and commentary for internal stakeholders.
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Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, including posting monthly depreciation and supporting year-end consolidation.
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Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned business units.
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Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.
Compliance, Controls & Audit
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Assist with preparation of BAS, FBT, WorkCover and other statutory compliance reporting.
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Support internal and external audit requirements.
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Assist with AFL quarterly and annual reporting obligations.
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Maintain annual lease accounting schedules in accordance with AASB 16.
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Conduct annual review of contractor arrangements for superannuation eligibility.
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Complete ABS surveys and other regulatory reporting.
Business Partnering & Operational Support
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Partner with multiple business units, including Performe Sports Medicine, to provide financial insights, decision support, and cost management guidance.
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Proactively review expenditure to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
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Act as primary backup for the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
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Lead the annual CAPEX budget process and monitor capital project expenditure.
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Perform other duties as required by the Finance Manager or General Manager – Finance.
About you
To be successful as the Management Accountant, you will be someone who has:
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1–3 years’ experience in an accounting, finance or management accounting role.
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Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or related discipline.
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Currently studying, or aspiring to complete, CA or CPA qualifications
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Strong administrative and systems skills, including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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Proven ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of responsibilities.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent customer service orientation and ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
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High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.
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Sound understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
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Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O (highly desirable).
Football Clubs are fast-paced environments but you will engrain yourself into the Collingwood culture, remain agile, adaptable, and consistently champion our Company values of DO BETTER, SIDE BY SIDE, A NEST FOR ALL and FLY HIGHER.
What we offer
As a valued staff member of our Sporting Club you will be a part of a fun, inclusive and flexible work environment:
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Access to state of art High Performance Gym Facility
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Access to Professional Development and Learning Development Courses
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Access to tickets to all AFL and AFLW matches
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Access to exclusive partner offers, the likes of Nike, Emirates, AIA Vitality, La Trobe, CUB Economy, Business Class with Emirates, Sonos and TaylorMade
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Opportunities to support with Collingwood community outreach and volunteer programs (Magpie Nest Cafe)
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Behind the scenes access to Match-Day, including the ability to support in on-ground activations
To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please send through your CV and cover letter that addresses why you are interested in working with the Collingwood Football Club, how your skills/experience would qualify for the position, and how you would contribute to the culture of the organisation.
Please send this application to careers@collingwoodfc.com.au. Applications close COB Friday 13 March 2026 (however, we may close this earlier if we receive a large volume of applications).
Please keep reading…
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box.
So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
We believe in being a Nest For All – we champion respect, diversity and inclusion to make our Club a safe and welcoming place for all. The Collingwood Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.
As an organization we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with the Collingwood Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organization requires all applicants to obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment.
To learn more about working at Collingwood Football Club and our values, please visit https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/76/careers
