Group General Manager - Finance

ClearCompany; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Services company based in Doncaster is seeking a GM Finance to manage their accounting function. The role involves leading a large team, overseeing audit processes, and ensuring project costing and revenue recognition. We're looking for a finance professional with strong construction accounting experience, effective communication skills, and a CPA/CA qualification. Join a stable company that values its employees and offers opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Stable and secure organization

Support from senior executives

Positive team culture

On-site car parking

Career progression opportunities

Modern technology

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a senior role within construction or project-based industries.
• Proven examples of drive and energy.
• Ability to think outside the box.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions.
• Lead a large team providing mentorship and guidance.
• Oversee internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Team management

Construction accounting

Audit process skills

Project management

Effective communication

Advanced Excel skills

Computer literacy

Education

CPA/CA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Company: Johns Lyng Group is a leading international Building Services company. Established in 1953, with operations spanning ANZ and the USA. Johns Lyng’s reputation is built on its core values of: Respect, Integrity, Courtesy and Honesty. Our core values coupled with the Company’s entrepreneurial culture deliver excellent and consistent outcomes for all stakeholders including customers, clients and employees. The Group’s broad-reaching activities are organised across numerous Business Units including: Insurance Building & Restoration Services, Strata Management, Disaster Management and Commercial Building Services. As we continue to grow, organically and via acquisition, we need people that embrace the unexpected and bring clarity to challenging situations. Having listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in 2017, we look forward to continually growing and creating exciting opportunities for our employees in the years to come.

The Role

Our Group GM Finance is responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounting function, providing hands-on leadership and support to the finance team. Fostering a commitment to continuous improvement, you will be responsible for the management of a large team of accountants, clerks and admin staff, providing guidance, mentorship and leadership to the team. You will recognise talent, high-performance and support professional development and growth. You will need to be competent in managing an effective internal audit process and overseeing the external audit program. You will manage the various month end processes for the Group and each Business Unit including managing accounts close-off, work in progress, preparing and processing period end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and internal reporting requirements. You will project manage internal/external audit requirements and lead operational relationships with external Auditors and Bankers.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and capable finance professional who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset. Ideally, you will have:

• Significant professional experience including effectively managing a large team
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, including project costing, WIP, and revenue recognition
• Audit process skills, knowledge and experience
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience in a senior role within construction or project-based industries
• Clear and effective communication skills
• CPA/CA qualification or equivalent with Advanced Excel skills
• The highest level of computer literacy

We Offer

• A respected organisation with stability and security
• Support and guidance from senior executives
• A positive and rewarding team culture
• Based in Doncaster, so no city traffic
• Future career progression where great work is recognised and rewarded
• Up to date technology
• On site car parking

Key Selection Criteria

Do you have proven examples of demonstrating drive and energy? Are you extremely motivated and can think outside the box? Being able to demonstrate and highlight examples of these are the key criteria for you to be successful in joining our existing talented and passionate team. This is a fantastic chance to join a stable and secure company that values its people above all else. Future opportunities for career progression will also be available.

Note: A pre-employment criminal background check will make up part of the recruitment process.