Senior Project Accountant

Hays · North Shore NSW 2444 · Full time
Posted 2d ago

Senior Project Accountant

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Own project finances across budgets, forecasts, cash flow, margin analysis, claims, revenue recognition, WIP, retentions and collections.
  • Deliver management accounts, cost-to-complete reporting and audit support, while overseeing payroll, PAYG, superannuation and STP finalisation.
  • Improve project accounting processes and reporting, partnering with senior leadership and project teams to inform 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 3-5 years as a Construction Project Accountant and CA or CPA qualification
  • Strong 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

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Skills

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Analytical thinkingAudit supportCash flow analysisCollectionsConstruction accountingCost controlCost-to-complete reportingFinancial forecastingHead contract financial managementJobpacManagement accountingMargin analysisPaygPayrollProcess improvementProgress claimsProject accountingProject budgetingRetentions managementRevenue recognitionSingle touch payroll (stp)Stakeholder managementSubcontract financial managementSuperannuationVariations managementWork in progress accounting

Licenses & certifications

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Ca qualificationCpa qualification

Perks & benefits

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Direct access to senior leadershipOpportunity to grow with a growing businessOwnership and influence in a senior hands-on role