We are seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant to join our client’s dynamic and growing organisation. As the Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in guiding & influencing strategic management decisions that promote the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation.

• Have meaningful impact in our local communities, working alongside the CEO & Executive Leadership Team to design and implement strategic plans and direction
• Generous salary sacrificing perks as a For Purpose, Not-For-Profit organisation

You will be responsible for overseeing and providing financial and management accounting services, ensuring sound financial control, and supporting the development of various business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert, strategic financial advice to the executive leadership team across various projects, initiatives and BAU activities
• Produce and interpret financial reports, providing actionable recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team
• Ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability through sound financial & accounting analysis and commercial acumen
• Assist in determining pricing strategies for products and services
• Analyse costs, pricing, sales results, and performance against business plans and budgets
• Collaborate with auditors and external consultants to ensure efficient project plans are developed and implemented
• Forecasting cash flow, borrowing needs, liquidity analysis
• Contribute to determining the organisation’s capital structure
• Provide sound advice and direction in the preparation of the organisation’s budget
• Regularly report on budget variances and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure financial statements adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and ensure processes are documented and up-to-date

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Tertiary Qualifications in Accounting/Finance
• CPA or CA Qualification
• A strong understanding and recent application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a large organisation
• Strong commercial acumen
• High-level competency with Excel, Power BI (or equivalent) and/or other financial analysis tools
• Proven expertise in financial and business administration systems, including payroll
• In-depth understanding of commercial financial analysis, forecasting and statutory financial legislation & regulations
• Exposure with direct reports/team leadership and mentoring
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial data for a wide range of audiences with varying levels of aptitude for accounting/finance
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Why Join Our Client?

Apart from being part of a forward-thinking, for purpose organisation that values long-term sustainability and innovation (what more could you ask for?) additional benefits include:

• Beautiful Port Macquarie location
• Meaningful work supporting the vulnerable and people in need in our local community
• An amazing team that genuinely cares for each other and takes an interest in your development, wellbeing and happiness
• General salary sacrificing benefits
• Healthy work-life balance – a commercial management accountant role without the 50 – 60 hour + working weeks

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented Management Accountant looking to make an impact in a dynamic and growing organisation, we want to hear from you!

Simply click apply or contact Alan Kinder of GWG Recruitment on 02 4905 0130 or email at [email protected]

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces, strengthened by diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact your consultant via the phone number or email above.