Accounting Supervisor

Strike Force Services; Rutherford; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work-from-home opportunities

RDO options

Job summary

Strike Force Services in Rutherford seeks an experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead a small finance team and partner with business leaders to drive performance.

The role focuses on people leadership, process improvement, and ensuring the finance function operates effectively across management accounting, payroll, and accounts functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, finance or management accounting roles.
• Leading, coaching or supervising team members.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Exposure to payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Track record of improving systems and processes.
• Strong communication skills across the business.
• CPA or CA qualification welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small finance team and support business performance across service divisions.
• Oversee monthly management reporting (P&L and balance sheet).
• Drive month-end and year-end close activities with deadlines.
• Prepare financial analysis, forecasts and budgeting reports for leaders.
• Partner with operational managers for commercial decision-making.
• Oversee payroll, AP and AR functions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coach and develop finance team members and implement process improvements.
• Support board reporting, budgeting and strategic financial initiatives.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors.

Skills

People leadership

Management accounting

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Process improvement

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and partnering with leaders to drive business performance?

Strike Force Services is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join our growing team based in Rutherford. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on supervisor who enjoys mentoring others while contributing to the strategic success of the business.

We're seeking a people‑first leader with accounting experience. This role is less about being a technical accounting specialist and more about leading a team, creating efficiencies, and ensuring the finance function operates effectively.

You will bring experience across management accounting, payroll and accounts functions, along with proven supervisory or management experience. Candidates with strong commercial business experience and a track record of developing teams are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Be Doing

As Accounting Supervisor, you will lead a small finance team and play a key role in supporting business performance across multiple service divisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the monthly management reporting process, including P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Driving month‑end and year‑end close activities and ensuring reporting deadlines are met
• Preparing financial analysis, forecasts, budgets and performance insights for business leaders
• Partnering with operational managers to support commercial decision‑making
• Overseeing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and reporting accuracy
• Coaching, mentoring and developing finance team members
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting capability
• Supporting the CCO with board reporting, budgeting and strategic financial initiatives
• Liaising with external accountants, auditors and key stakeholders

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a people‑focused leader who can balance operational finance responsibilities with continuous improvement and commercial insight.

You will bring:

• Experience in accounting, finance or management accounting roles
• Previous experience leading, coaching or supervising team members
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Exposure to payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis
• A track record of improving systems, processes and efficiencies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Experience in a commercial business environment (highly regarded)
• CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards qualification, is welcomed but not essential

Why Strike Force Services?

• Be part of a growing and diversified business
• Report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and contribute to strategic decision‑making
• Lead and develop a dedicated finance team
• Genuine opportunity to influence systems, processes and business performance
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Flexible work arrangements, including work‑from‑home opportunities
• RDO options to support work‑life balance
• Long‑term career growth and development opportunities