Management Accountant

4DTalent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

4DTalent is seeking a Management Accountant for a privately owned construction business in Sydney. The role will report to the CFO and combines financial and management reporting with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and process improvement.

You will own key reporting across the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow while actively supporting annual budgeting and forecasting. The position has a strong operational focus across cash management, general ledger, finance systems and project-based

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance.
• CA/CPA qualification or progress.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and month-end experience.
• Exposure to management reporting, budgeting or forecasting.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end procedures, reconciliations and general ledger management.
• Prepare accurate and timely P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, including overhead budgets.
• Take ownership of daily cash management and support broader cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reporting and analysis.
• Improve and align finance processes to support accurate and efficient reporting.
• Work across finance systems and integrations to maintain the integrity of financial information.
• Support broader finance and project initiatives alongside the CFO and finance team.

Skills

Excel

Financial systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

Our client is an established, privately owned construction business with a strong presence in the Australian market. The business has grown consistently over a number of years and delivers a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.

With continued growth across the business, the finance function supports a complex project environment and plays an important role in supporting the scale of operations and delivery of an exciting pipeline of projects.

About the role

Reporting directly to the CFO, this broad Management Accountant role combines financial and management reporting with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and process improvement.

You will take ownership of key reporting across the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, while playing an active role in the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

The position also has a strong operational focus, working across cash management, general ledger, finance systems and reporting processes within a project-based environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete month-end procedures, reconciliations and general ledger management
• Prepare accurate and timely P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Support budgeting and forecasting, including overhead budgets
• Take ownership of daily cash management and support broader cash flow forecasting
• Prepare ad hoc financial reporting and analysis
• Improve and align finance processes to support accurate and efficient reporting
• Work across finance systems and integrations to maintain the integrity of financial information
• Support broader finance and project initiatives alongside the CFO and finance team

About you

This opportunity could suit a strong first mover from Big 4 or mid-tier audit or Business Services, a second mover with around 6 to 12 months+ of commercial experience, or someone with construction experience looking for broader exposure.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance
• CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion
• Strong accounting fundamentals and month-end experience
• Exposure to management reporting, budgeting or forecasting
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across the broader business
• Jobpac experience would be advantageous

What's on offer

• Direct exposure to the CFO within an established construction business
• Broad experience across reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management
• Opportunity to build commercial experience and take on greater responsibility
• Working Holiday Visa candidates can be considered
• Potential sponsorship available for the right person