At Cummins, we don’t just build engines — we power the world’s progress. For more than a century, we have stood at the forefront of innovation, designing and delivering the technologies that keep industries, communities and economies moving. Today that legacy is driving us toward our boldest ambition yet: a zero-emissions future.
From advanced diesel and natural gas platforms to battery-electric systems, hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers, our work sits at the cutting edge of the global energy transition. When you join Cummins, you join a company that is reimagining what is possible — and engineering a cleaner, more sustainable world for generations to come.
Join a Finance team without borders
This is your opportunity to become part of a world-class Finance function that is as connected as it is capable. Our Asia Pacific Finance team partners across the business and around the globe, collaborating with colleagues from Melbourne to hubs across Asia, and the Americas.
You will plug into a truly global network — sharing expertise, learning from diverse markets, and contributing to decisions that shape Cummins’ performance across the region and beyond. Here, your insights don’t stay local; they ripple across an international organisation.
Make a real impact
We are seeking an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to lead with purpose, strengthen financial excellence and help shape the next chapter of our finance function from our Scoresby office.
This is a key leadership role for someone who brings strong technical accounting capability, a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to engage, coach and develop a high-performing team. You will play an important part in ensuring our financial reporting remains trusted, our processes continue to evolve, and our finance team is empowered to grow, contribute and reach their full potential.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
• Leading and developing people: Inspire, coach and support a team of finance professionals, creating clarity, building capability and develop the team to their full potential.
• Delivering trusted financial outcomes: Oversee the accurate and timely recording, review and reporting of accounting transactions to maintain a reliable general ledger and strong financial governance.
• Providing meaningful financial insight: Lead the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and consolidated reporting that clearly communicates the financial position and performance of the business.
• Partnering with the business: Work closely with business stakeholders across functions to investigate variances, understand performance drivers and provide insights that support informed decision-making.
• Strengthening controls and compliance: Partner with internal teams to review, enhance and maintain effective controls, ensuring compliance, transparency and confidence in our financial processes.
• Supporting audit excellence: Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external audits, providing clear direction, robust documentation and leadership across management and SOX compliance activities.
• Driving continuous improvement: Challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve processes, embedding best practice and creating greater efficiency across the finance function.
• Shaping the future of finance: Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation, helping the team deliver high-quality outcomes today while building the capability needed for tomorrow.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll bring
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CMA, CA or similar certification.
• Intermediate-level professional experience in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP, internal control frameworks, and financial regulations.
• Ability to interpret financial data, analyse complex variances, and communicate financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to evaluate business processes, identify risks or control gaps, and implement effective improvements.
• Experience leading teams, managing month-end close requirements, and maintaining a strong audit-ready control environment.
What’s in it for you
• A trusted global brand, close to home: the stability and scale of a respected international leader, backed by a large and growing local footprint in Melbourne and wider Australia.
• Global opportunity: genuine career growth and mobility across an organisation that spans the world.
• Flexibility that works: a hybrid working model that supports balance and the way you do your best work.
• Investment in you: ongoing learning, development and professional support to help you grow your career.
• A culture where you belong: an inclusive, values-driven environment where your journey matters.
What we offer:
• Competitive salary + superannuation
• Career development and education support
• Employee share program with company contribution
• Health and wellbeing support (EAP, flu vaccinations)
• Flexible working and paid parental leave
Cummins is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.
Qualifications- Lead and supervise a team of Financial Accountants to ensure accurate accounting practices and reporting.
- Maintain integrity of business reporting and balance sheet accounts while ensuring compliance with internal policies and controls.
- Strengthen accounting frameworks, internal controls, and develop efficient financial processes.
- Oversee timely month‑end close activities and provide high‑quality support to finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
- Manage audit processes and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non‑financial personnel.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, CA or similar certification highly regarded
- Intermediate-level professional experience in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP, internal control frameworks, and financial regulations
- Ability to interpret financial data and analyze complex variances
- Experience leading teams and managing month-end close requirements
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
