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.

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

The succesful candidate will have:

• 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