Title:  Mgr - Corporate Accounting

• Hands-on leadership role overseeing corporate accounting and compliance
• Exposure to complex multi‑entity, multi‑currency mining operations
• Contribute to a high‑performing team within a global resources organisation

Peabody is a leading global coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel.  The company offers significant scale, high‑quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by seven core values: Safety, Customer Focus, Leadership, People, Excellence, Integrity, and Sustainability.

About the Role

Due to an internal promotion, Peabody is seeking an experienced Manager Corporate Accounting to lead the Corporate Accounting team (two direct reports) within the Peabody Australia Group.

You will be responsible for the integrity and timely delivery of corporate accounting results across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role managing month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring compliance with USGAAP and IFRS, and supporting stakeholders across Australia and the United States.

The role accounts purely for the Australian business, with liaison with US‑based stakeholders as part of group reporting requirements. You will lead a small team of two direct reports and play a key role in coaching, mentoring, and building capability within the function.

What You Will Do

• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close activities for Corporate entities, including SG&A, FX, intercompany, equity investments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with USGAAP, IFRS, SOX, SEC and ASIC requirements across corporate and exploration entities
• Manage and develop two direct reports, driving performance, engagement and continuous improvement

The Lifestyle

This position is offered on a Monday to Friday basis, working from our Fortitude Valley office with flexible start/finish times and a redistributed working week giving employees the option to finish at noon on Fridays.  

About You

You are a hands‑on accounting leader with strong technical capability who is comfortable operating in a complex corporate environment. You bring a strong work ethic, can manage competing priorities, and lead with a practical, solutions‑focused approach.

We are looking for someone who has:

• CA or CPA qualification with strong month‑end financial accounting experience
• Background in large, complex corporate environments (accounting firm or industry)
• Experience with SAP or another large ERP, internal controls, multi‑entity structures, and USD/AUD currency reporting

Why Join Peabody?

• Brisbane CBD location with flexible work options and meaningful site engagement
• Competitive salary package with an excellent short-term incentive plan
• Unlock more than 2,000 health and wellness perks with WHEREFIT
• Contemporary Fortitude Valley office environment
• Access tax benefits with our novated vehicle leasing program
• Discounts on private health insurance
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Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: https://jobs.peabodyenergy.com/

We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops our employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

Please note: Peabody does not accept unsolicited agency referrals. Recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to contact us regarding this vacancy.