Financial Controller / Finance Manager – Construction

Thomasz Design and Construction; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomasz Design and Construction seeks a seasoned Financial Controller / Finance Manager to lead our financial operations for residential and commercial construction projects in Perth. You will partner with Directors and project teams to ensure robust controls, accurate reporting and strong cash flow management.

Responsibilities include supervising daily accounting, IAS/BAS compliance, budgeting, forecasting and providing actionable financial analysis to drive project profitability and cost

Qualifications

• Recent experience as Financial Controller or Finance Manager in construction.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP and project profitability.
• Experience with IAS, BAS, payroll tax and WorkCover compliance.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial accounting function.
• Manage IAS, BAS, Payroll Tax, Superannuation and WorkCover obligations.
• Prepare monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow and management reports.
• Oversee Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, payroll and reconciliations.
• Oversee project accounting, job costing, WIP and project profitability.
• Provide Directors and Project Managers with financial analysis and cost control advice.

Skills

Financial accounting

Job costing

Cash flow management

Management reporting

Construction accounting

Financial controls

Analytical skills

Job description

Financial Controller / Finance Manager – Construction

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller / Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of a growing residential and commercial construction business. The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors and project team to ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, project profitability and effective cash‑flow management.

Key responsibilities

Lead the day‑to‑day financial accounting function

Manage monthly IAS, quarterly BAS, Payroll Tax, Superannuation and WorkCover requirements

Prepare monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, cash‑flow and management reports

Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, payroll and bank reconciliations

Oversee project accounting, job costing, WIP and project profitability

Monitor project budgets, committed costs, variations and cost‑to‑complete

Prepare and manage business and project cash‑flow forecasts

Monitor progress claims, retentions, debtors and supplier/subcontractor payments

Provide Directors and Project Managers with financial analysis and advice on cost control and project performance

Assist with annual budgets, forecasting and financial planning

About you

Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Accountant role

Strong understanding of residential and/or commercial construction accounting

Demonstrated experience with job costing, WIP, project profitability and cash‑flow forecasting

Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills

Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical financial advice to Directors and Project Managers

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Experience with construction and accounting software will be highly regarded