Lead Management Accountant – Budgeting & Forecasting

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is recruiting a Management Accountant for a values-driven aged care and community services provider in Melbourne’s south-east. You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, partnering with operational managers to drive financial performance.

This hands-on role owns the budget cycle, delivers detailed analysis, reconciliations and compliance reporting, and seeks process improvements.

Qualifications

• Must have management accounting, reporting and budgeting experience.
• Experience in aged care is essential to understand sector requirements.
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process, ongoing forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Prepare monthly management reports, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and practical advice to operational managers.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support month-end and year-end processes.
• Complete government and sector reporting, including the QFR and ACFR, plus funding and grant acquittals.
• Prepare BAS and support audit readiness.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements to systems and processes.
• Support and guide the finance team as a credible, knowledgeable resource.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting software

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Sharp & Carter is recruiting a Management Accountant for a values-driven aged care and community services provider in Melbourne’s south-east. You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, partnering with operational managers to drive financial performance.

This hands-on role owns the budget cycle, delivers detailed analysis, reconciliations and compliance reporting, and seeks process improvements.