Financial Controller

Stabilised Pavements of Australia; Gosford; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Bonus eligibility

Central Coast location

Job summary

Stabilised Pavements of Australia is seeking a Financial Controller based at our Somersby Head Office to lead the finance function. The role ensures data integrity, accurate reporting and strong financial controls while guiding budgeting, treasury, tax and compliance across SPA.

You will manage the finance team, coordinate external audits and provide strategic financial insight to support executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) or CPA Australia.
• Expert technical accounting knowledge including Australian Accounting Standards and statutory reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and banking arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integrity and timeliness of financial activities across SPA.
• Lead finance team including accounting, payroll and accounts payable.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in compliance with regulations.
• Manage annual budget and rolling forecast process with consolidation and analysis.
• Provide financial planning support to Business and Regional Managers.

Skills

CA/CPA

Jobpac

Budgeting

Forecasting

Taxation

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Civil construction accounting

Communication

Leadership

Education

CA/CPA certification

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

Stabilised Pavements of Australia – Somersby NSW

• Competitive Salary + Super + eligibility for Bonus
• Central Coast location – no need to commute to Sydney
• Work with a National Civil Construction Company, aligning with various Business Units

About the company

Stabilised Pavements Group is focused on delivering pavement construction, rehabilitation and maintenance solutions that are cost effective, sound in design to deliver longevity and environmental sustainability. These solutions are based on extensive engineering expertise, technology and systems that ensure the highest standards of quality, occupational health, safety and environmental management.

Our Head Office is based on the Central Coast, New South Wales with additional depots located in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Townsville, Perth and Hobart. We have been operating for 45 years and employ over 250people.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Corporate Services and based out of our Head Office in Somersby NSW, the Financial Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all financial activities across SPA, and for the leadership and development of the finance team. The role oversees the financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, treasury, tax, payroll and compliance functions and delivers the financial insight that supports executive and operational decision making. We are looking for candidates who have exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of team.

Duties

• ERP Ownership (Jobpac) including the integrity, security and control of financial data held in the system.
• Leadership of the Finance Team covering accounting, payroll and accounts payable.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, ensuring all reporting is accurate, timely and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Manage the annual budget and rolling forecast process, including preparation, consolidation, analysis and reporting.
• Provide finance support to Business Managers and Regional Managers, assisting with financial planning, budgeting, project profitability and analysis.
• Maintain banking arrangements and manage the financing needs of the business.
• Manage all taxation obligations of the company.
• Coordinate the external audit process.
• Manage the financial information, reporting and support needs of a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA Australia)
• Expert technical accounting knowledge, including Australian Accounting Standards, statutory reporting and consolidations.
• Strong, practical ERP knowledge,direct Jobpac experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, treasury and banking arrangements.
• Comprehensive taxation knowledge covering company tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax and the associated compliance obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and monitor internal financial controls and to coordinate the external audit process.
• Civil contracting or heavy construction industry accounting experience will be highly regarded.
• Excellent culture that promotes a strong team-based environment.
• We offer employees challenging and rewarding opportunities for career progression and learning.
• Flexible and diverse working environment which values collaboration and personal development.
• Free and Confidential counselling and advice through our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Even if you don’t meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you believe your skills and experience make you a strong fit for the role.

Stabilised Pavements of Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. As part of this, and in accordance with our objective to improve social outcomes, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.