_{18th June, 2026}

Client Director | Advisory
Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 + superannuation | OTE to $300,000+ package
Location: Brisbane
Work style: Hybrid | 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH
 
Why This Role
This is a senior advisory opportunity with a fast-growing specialist accounting and advisory firm.
 
As Client Director in the Advisory Division, you will operate as a fractional CFO and strategic partner to growth-focused business owners across the building and construction sector.
 
This is not a compliance role. It is a commercial leadership position for someone who can constructively challenge business owners, lead funding and cash-flow conversations, and help clients make better decisions about growth, margin, pricing, and financial performance.
 
For the right person, the role offers strong OTE potential, with a total package opportunity exceeding $300,000, along with a genuine pathway toward partnership or equity over time.
 
About Our Client
Our client is a specialist accounting and advisory firm focused on the building and construction industry.
 
The firm works with builders, contractors, manufacturers and professional service providers across the construction ecosystem. Their advisory work is centred on helping business owners improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, manage growth and make better commercial decisions.
 
The Advisory Division is a major growth area for the business. This is an opportunity to join a specialist firm with a clear niche, strong positioning and a commercial advisory model that goes well beyond traditional tax and compliance work.
 
The Role
As Client Director, you will own a portfolio of advisory relationships and be accountable for measurable commercial outcomes across that portfolio.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the primary strategic adviser to growth-focused building and construction businesses
• Leading discussions around margin, pricing, cost structure, working capital and funding strategy
• Building structured growth plans and holding clients accountable to execution
• Delivering forecasting, budgeting and cashflow strategy that supports real decision making
• Guiding clients through capital planning, lender engagement and funding conversations
• Challenging assumptions and providing clear, commercially grounded recommendations
• Overseeing reporting frameworks to ensure they are relevant, accurate and commercially useful
• Identifying opportunities to deepen advisory relationships and expand portfolio value
• Contributing to the growth, direction and capability of the Advisory Division
• Leading and supporting consultants, team leaders and accounting team members

This role is suited to someone who can move beyond reporting and become the person business owners call before making decisions that materially shape their business.
 
What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in commercial finance, advisory or CFO level environments
• CA or CPA qualification
• Previous public practice or consulting experience
• Demonstrated experience leading client relationships with business owners and senior decision makers
• Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively
• Proven experience delivering forecasting, budgeting and cash flow strategy
• Advanced understanding of financial controls, margin dynamics, revenue drivers and balance sheet growth
• Confidence managing and growing a portfolio of clients
• Strong communication skills and executive presence
• Experience with Xero, financial modelling tools and advisory platforms
• Ability to lead accountability conversations at business owner or leadership level

Experience in building, construction, manufacturing, property or adjacent sectors will be highly regarded.
 
What's On Offer

• $180,000 - $220,000 + superannuation
• OTE to $300,000+ package
• Partner track and future equity opportunity for the right person
• Hybrid working after settling in
• Senior commercial advisory role with real client ownership
• Fractional CFO style position with growth-focused business owners
• Specialist building and construction sector exposure
• Opportunity to shape and grow an advisory division
• Direct Partner access and strategic influence
• Modern systems and progressive operating model
• Role suited to someone who wants to build a long-term commercial leadership path

Next Steps
If you are an experienced advisory, consulting or commercial finance professional looking for a senior client-facing role with significant upside, specialist positioning and a genuine partnership pathway, please apply now.
 
For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:
hello@minchinrecruitment.com.au
(07) 3733 3544
 
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