Senior Management Accountant

Job title : Senior Management Accountant
Location : Parramatta
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Up to $135,000 + superannuation
Contact name : Kavithri Weerasuriya
Contact email : kweerasuriya@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1659078
About the Company & Role:
  
Our client is a market leader in the manufacturing and industrial sector, experiencing strong growth and expansion. With operations scaling nationally, they are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team.
  
This is a hands-on, senior role where you’ll own financial reporting, partner with operations, and drive system and process improvements. It’s an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong costing expertise, and enjoys influencing decisions across both finance and operations.
  
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver accurate month-end results including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal postings, while ensuring integrity across financial statements
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with insightful commentary for senior leadership and operational teams
  • Provide detailed analysis on cost drivers, inventory management, and sales margin performance, translating insights into clear business decisions
  • Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve understanding of financial performance, reporting, and cost control
  • Support external audits, tax compliance, and internal policy development to strengthen governance frameworks
  • Lead process improvement and automation initiatives, including ERP enhancements, data integration, and Power BI reporting solutions
  • Mentor junior team members and champion system automation to reduce manual work and deliver more strategic value
 Skills and Experience:
  • Degree in Accounting or Finance; CA/CPA qualified
  • 5+ years’ experience in senior management accounting roles, ideally across manufacturing or industrial distribution
  • Strong technical background in cost management, inventory, and operational finance
  • Advanced Excel skills (mandatory), with strong knowledge of ERP systems (D365 highly regarded) and exposure to data visualisation tools such as Power BI
  Why Join Our Client:
  • A salary of up to $135,000 + super
  • Hands-on, high-impact role in a growing organisation
  • Strong career development and succession opportunities
  • Convenient office location in Western Sydney, with on-site parking
How to Apply:

To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kavithri Weerasuriya at kweerasuriya@sharpandcarter.com.au or 0451174101