Senior Project Accountant / Cost Controller

Boeing; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Hybrid work model

Paid leave

Health/travel discounts

Novated leasing

Mentorship program

Recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is hiring a Senior Project Accountant/Cost Controller to lead project financial management across the BDA Portfolio. The role focuses on reporting, budgeting, and cost control in a fast-paced defence environment.

Join a respected aerospace leader driving critical programs with opportunities to collaborate across the enterprise and mentor junior staff. A permanent role at RAAF Base Williamtown offers challenging work and rewarding growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or commerce or equivalent experience.
• CA/CPA qualification desirable.
• 6+ years in Defence Industry or other project-based industries.
• Experience in project accounting, management accounting or cost control.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly, monthly and annual reporting requirements.
• Prepare Estimates at Completion.
• Make recommendations to management on financial performance projections.
• Initiate and review variance analysis and provide understanding of operational and financial performance to multiple stakeholders across the business.
• Analyse, interpret, prepare and reconcile financial information.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc internal and external financial reports for management and present to internal stakeholders where required.
• Stakeholder management including liaising with project managers, product team leads, finance team, program leadership and the Commonwealth customer.
• Mentoring of junior project accountants in the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business or commerce

CA/CPA desirable

Tools

Oracle ERP

TM1

Excel

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location

RAAF Base Williamtown

Category

Finance

Position Type

Permanent

Job Reference

BOE/1936254W

The opportunity

We are seeking a talented Senior Project Accountant/Cost Controller to join our Boeing Defence Australia Finance team. This role consists of project financial management and reporting to support projects across the BDA Portfolio.

This role offers the opportunity to challenge yourself in a fast-paced environment with plenty of changes that keep the work interesting and the opportunity for exposure to the broader Boeing enterprise.

Our Finance professionals play a key role in guiding critical business decisions and cutting-edge solutions for the world's leading aerospace company. The work that Boeing does contributes to aviation and aerospace products, technologies and services that make a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly, monthly and annual reporting requirements;
• Prepare Estimates at Completion.
• Make recommendations to management on financial performance projections using financial and business knowledge and experience;
• Initiate and review variance analysis and provide understanding of operational and financial performance to multiple stakeholders across the business;
• Analyse, interpret, prepare and reconcile financial information;
• Prepare standard and ad hoc internal and external financial reports for management and present to internal stakeholders where required;
• Stakeholder management including liaising with project managers, product team leads, finance team, program leadership and the Commonwealth customer;
• Mentoring of junior project accountants in the team.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or commerce; or equivalent experience in the workforce.
• CA/CPA qualification desirable.
• Relevant experience in a project accounting, management accounting or cost control role
• 6 or more years' related work experience in Defence Industry or other project based industries.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP, TM1 is highly desirable but not essential.
• Competent user with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adapt to different situations, be proactive and organise priorities autonomously to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage financial aspects of diverse projects.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Boeing values that guide the work we do

• Integrity - We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety - We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality - We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus - We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing - We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect - We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Benefit from a hybrid work model, with options for an RDO and WHF 2 days a week.
• Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
• Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
• Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
• Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
• Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.

About The Company

At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems.

We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including more about our values and behaviours see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.