Corporate Accounting Manager

Montague Farms; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Job summary

Montague Farms in Australia is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting, controls and statutory compliance. Reporting to the General Manager Finance and Strategic Programs, you will build and develop a high-performing team and drive accuracy and timeliness across all reporting cycles.

The role focuses on close processes, tax obligations, audits, budgeting and forecasting, and continuous improvement through automation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary accounting qualification and a CPA or CA qualification.
• Experience managing a medium-size team.
• Experience managing an annual financial audit.
• Statutory and tax accounting experience in a medium to large for-profit business.
• Excellent technical accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills, plus strong Microsoft Office skills.
• A positive, self-motivated, respectful and inclusive approach to leadership.
• Experience in FMCG, agribusiness or other food industries highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close and consolidation, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow.
• Meet statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and maintain compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Oversee tax obligations, including GST, FBT, income tax, PAYG and payroll tax.
• Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity, including review of reconciliations.
• Lead the year-end external audit and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors and regulators.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, and drive reporting automation and process improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop the financial control and consolidation team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Audits

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Tertiary accounting qualification

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Montague Farms we grow more than fruit. Grounded in deep relationships with Australia’s finest farming families, we bring industry expertise and nutritious, great-tasting fruit to tables across the country, building a legacy for generations to come. Montague Farms stretches from Legana in Tasmania to Batlow in New South Wales, with orchards at Narre Warren North, Harcourt, Ardmona, Dilpurra and Mildura. Across more than 1,000 hectares of orchards and extensive packing facilities, we grow and supply premium apples, pears, cherries, plums, peaches, apricots, grapes and citrus to Australian and international markets.

Built on a proud family heritage, we’re committed to quality, innovation and sustainable farming, and to investing in the people behind every harvest.

About the Role

Montague Farms is looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager to take charge of our financial and statutory reporting, making sure it is accurate, timely and compliant. Reporting to the General Manager Finance and Strategic Programs, you’ll lead and develop a high-performing team, strengthen our financial controls and keep our reporting on track.

What you will do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close and consolidation, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow
• Meet statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and maintain compliance with Australian Accounting Standards
• Oversee tax obligations, including GST, FBT, income tax, PAYG and payroll tax
• Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity, including review of reconciliations
• Lead the year-end external audit and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors and regulators
• Support budgeting and forecasting, and drive reporting automation and process improvement
• Lead, coach and develop the financial control and consolidation team

About you

• Tertiary accounting qualification and a CPA or CA qualification
• Demonstrated experience managing a medium size team
• Demonstrated experience managing an annual financial audit
• Statutory and tax accounting experience in a medium to large for-profit business
• Excellent technical accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills, plus strong Microsoft Office skills
• A positive, self-motivated, respectful and inclusive approach to leadership
• Experience in FMCG, agribusiness or other food industries highly regarded

Why Montague Farms?

• Be part of a respected Australian business with a strong industry reputation
• Permanent full-time role with long-term career opportunities
• Hybrid working environment after initial probation period
• Opportunities for ongoing development and training
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

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