Accounting Supervisor

WesTrac Cat; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Novated leasing

Income protection

Retail discounts

Health insurance discount

Career progression

Referral bonus

Free parking

Job summary

WesTrac in Tomago, NSW, is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead a finance team and ensure timely financial reporting, compliance, and efficient accounting processes across the business.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide technical accounting expertise, support budgeting and forecasting, review journals and reconciliations, and drive process improvements within a large multi-site organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior accounting or supervisory experience
• CPA or CA qualification
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and compliance requirements
• Proven leadership and team development ability
• Advanced analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in large, multi-site organisations is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals to achieve team and business objectives
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting processes and reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies and statutory obligations
• Review financial reconciliations, journals and reporting to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to optimise finance operations and controls

Skills

Senior accounting

Leadership

Financial reporting

CPA or CA

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Large multi-site experience

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Job description

Location: Tomago, NSW, AU

About The Opportunity

WesTrac is seeking an experienced and motivated Accounting Supervisor to join our finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is responsible for leading a team of accounting professionals while ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting, compliance obligations and accounting processes across the business.

As a key member of the finance function, you will provide technical accounting expertise, support business decision-making through accurate financial information, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an accomplished accounting professional looking to further develop their leadership capabilities within a large and successful organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals to achieve team and business objectives.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting processes and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies and statutory obligations.
• Review financial reconciliations, journals and reporting to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to optimise finance operations and controls.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a senior accounting, finance or supervisory role.
• CPA or CA qualification
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop teams.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience working within a large, complex or multi-site organisation will be highly regarded.

Why WesTrac?

At WesTrac, we’re Made for More—more opportunity, more growth, and more impact. With a team of over 4,500 people nationally, we’re united by our care for each other, our passion for building a better tomorrow, and our commitment to continual evolution.

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO(50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands‑on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‑focused capabilities. As one of the world’s largest authorised Cat® dealers, you’ll be part of an industry leader shaping what’s next in mining and construction.

What We Offer

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown. Purchased leave program and RDO options available.
• Health & Wellness – Discounted Health Insurance, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus for applicable roles
• Additional Perks – Free parking, onsite café, bootcamp and yoga available at certain locations

Please note: WesTrac may commence shortlisting and interviewing candidates prior to the closing date and reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed. Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check & Medical as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.