[Hiring] Senior Management Accountant @Executive Distributors

Role Description

We're looking for a highly experienced Senior Management Accountant (CPA) to join our finance team and provide senior-level financial expertise, leadership, and business insights. This opportunity would suit someone who has previously held a senior finance leadership position, such as Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or CFO.

• Oversee and prepare accurate monthly Income Statements (P&L), Balance Sheets, and management financial reports.
• Lead and support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the business.
• Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful, practical insights to support management decisions.
• Work closely with the General Manager, senior leadership, and department heads to communicate financial results and recommendations.
• Review reconciliations, month-end adjustments, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Provide senior-level guidance, mentoring, and technical support to the existing finance team.
• Help coordinate finance operations while promoting accountability, collaboration, and clear communication.
• Identify financial risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen financial controls.
• Support improvements to financial reporting systems, budgeting processes, and ERP functionality.
• Assist with complex accounting matters and work collaboratively with Australian-based financial leadership or external advisers when required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with Australian businesses, particularly in financial reporting and accounting practices.
• Previous experience living and working in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, or Canada.
• Experience working with complex business structures, including multiple companies, related entities, or trusts.
• Understanding of Australian taxation, payroll, and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.
• Experience improving financial processes, budgeting systems, reporting, and internal controls.
• Background in wholesale, distribution, inventory-based businesses, or other complex commercial environments.

Requirements

• CPA qualification or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, CFO, or Senior Management Accountant.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or overseeing a finance or accounting team.
• Strong hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Income Statements (Profit & Loss), Balance Sheets, and management reports.
• Advanced experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and variance reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, reconciliations, month-end processes, and internal controls.
• Ability to interpret financial results, identify business risks, and provide practical recommendations to management.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Experience working directly with senior management and shareholders.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, solve problems, and take ownership of financial responsibilities.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to mentor and support colleagues while respecting established team responsibilities.

Benefits

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shift (Australian business hours).
• Work Setup: Fully Remote / Work From Home.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 13th month pay.
• Additional leave benefits.
• Stable, long-term employment with an established Australian business.
• Opportunity to contribute your expertise and make a meaningful impact on business decisions.
• Supportive, collaborative finance team and approachable leadership.
• An opportunity to apply your senior-level experience in a hands-on role without the demands of a traditional corporate executive position.