Overview
We are seeking a commercially grounded Senior Group Accountant to lead the Group’s financial operations, starting immediately on a temp-to-perm basis. This role is central to the organisation’s financial governance and commercial performance. It combines operational discipline with strategic leadership, acting as a trusted financial partner to the General Manager and business owner, while working closely with divisional leaders to ensure the business is well-funded, well-controlled, and positioned to perform across a highly seasonal trading cycle.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
* Own end-to-end financial management across all Group entities
* Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, consolidated reporting, and variance analysis
* Ensure compliance with Australian statutory obligations including tax, BAS, PAYG, superannuation, and payroll
* Manage year-end close, audit processes, and statutory reporting requirements
* Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across a highly seasonal trading cycle
* Actively manage USD exposure arising from offshore procurement, including FX strategy, settlement timing, and hedging where appropriate
* Align inventory commitments, supplier payment terms, and cash requirements with sales cycles and demand forecasts
* Coordinate tax compliance, advisory, and structuring matters across operating entities, trusts, and owner interests
* Lead, coordinate, and develop the offshore accountant and local bookkeeper
* Partner with the GM on strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
* Provide commercial insight on pricing, margins, supplier terms, inventory strategy, and investment decisions
* Support scenario modelling for demand volatility, FX movements, and supply-chain timing
Qualifications
* CA / CPA qualification
* Proven experience in a multi-entity group environment
* Strong working knowledge of NetSuite
* Demonstrated experience managing cash flow, FX exposure, and seasonal working capital
* Solid understanding of Australian tax, payroll, and compliance frameworks
* Experience with offshore sourcing and USD-denominated supply chains (desireable)
* Exposure to wholesale, manufacturing, retail, or inventory-intensive businesses (desireable)
* Experience managing ERP transitions (MYOB → NetSuite) (desireable)
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Greta Shelton at gshelton@sharpandcarter.com.au
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