Hands-on Finance Manager – Construction & Projects

Design & Build; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build is seeking an experienced Financial Manager/Controller to own the finance function for a Sydney-based joinery business. The role covers multi-entity accounting and a busy project environment, with responsibilities across reporting, close, job costing and cashflow.

You will liaise with the Managing Director and external accountants, driving commercial reporting and process improvements in MYOB-driven operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Accountant.
• Experience in construction/joinery, manufacturing or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, progress claims and retentions.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly management reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow).
• Oversee month-end/year-end close, reconciliations and intercompany accounting.
• Handle job costing, WIP and margin analysis for projects.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial reporting

Multi-entity accounting

Advanced Excel

Education

CA/CPA designation

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

MYOB

Job description

Design & Build is seeking an experienced Financial Manager/Controller to own the finance function for a Sydney-based joinery business. The role covers multi-entity accounting and a busy project environment, with responsibilities across reporting, close, job costing and cashflow.

You will liaise with the Managing Director and external accountants, driving commercial reporting and process improvements in MYOB-driven operations.