Senior Project Accountant

Hays · Sydney CBD NSW · Full time
Posted 5d ago

Senior Project Accountant

Hays
Sydney CBD NSW

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Full time

~$150k - $180k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Own project finances across budgets, forecasts, cash flow, margins, claims and reporting for residential construction projects.
  • Manage construction accounting, including contract financials, revenue recognition, WIP, retentions, collections and payroll obligations.
  • Partner with senior leaders and project teams, improving accounting processes and supporting commercial decisions.

Lead project accounting with a Sydney-based, growing construction business

Your new company
Join a privately owned Sydney property developer and builder at an exciting growth stage. Shape the numbers behind residential projects, working alongside the people who drive them.
Your new role
Take full ownership of project finances, from first budget to final claim. You will partner directly with senior leadership and project teams, and your insights will shape commercial decisions. You will:Drive project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and margin analysis
Control head contract and subcontract financials, including claims and variations
Own progress claims, revenue recognition, WIP, retentions and collections
Deliver management accounts, cost to complete reporting and audit support
Oversee payroll, PAYG, superannuation and STP finalisation
Lead improvements to project accounting processes and reporting
What you'll need to succeed
10+ years' experience, including 35 years as a Construction Project Accountant and CA or CPA qualificationStrong command of construction accounting, cost control, progress claims and forecasting
Jobpac experience, or experience with a similar software
Sharp analytical and stakeholder management skills
What you'll get in return
A senior, hands-on role with real ownership and influence. Direct access to senior leadership and the chance to grow with a privately owned business on the rise. The salary is negotiable, dependent on the experience of the candidate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Skills

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Analytical thinkingAudit supportBudgettingCash flow managementClaims managementCollectionsConstruction accountingCost controlCost to complete reportingForecastingHead contract financial managementJobpacManagement accountingMargin analysisPaygPayrollProcess improvementProgress claimsProject accountingRetentions managementRevenue recognitionStakeholder managementStp finalisationSubcontract financial managementSuperannuationVariations managementWork in progress accounting

Licenses & certifications

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Certified practising accountant (cpa) qualificationChartered accountant (ca) qualification

Perks & benefits

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Direct access to senior leadershipOpportunity to grow with the businessRole ownership and influence