Management Accountant

HousingFirst is an award-winning, independent, not-for-profit organisation leading the way in how community housing is designed, financed, built and managed. By developing innovative partnerships and investment opportunities, HousingFirst creates beautiful homes for residents who pay rent within their means, minimising financial stress and giving them opportunity to achieve a higher quality of life.

With 35 years of financial, property development, tenancy, asset management and community development experience, we are in an exciting growth phase with the significant planned expansion of our property portfolio.

Our workplace is characterised by the values of integrity, respect, inclusiveness, collaboration and accountability. We offer attractive remuneration, salary packaging and flexible working conditions.

The Position

The Management Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial sustainability and strategic decision-making of the community housing provider. This position is responsible for delivering accurate financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure the organisation meets its financial and social objectives. The role contributes to the effective management of resources and supports the Head of Finance in driving financial performance and accountability across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting - Prepare monthly management reports including financial analysis, commentary and reconciliations
• Payroll - Support the processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Budgets - Lead the development of annual budgets in collaboration with operational teams.
• Audit - Manage the internal and external audits
• Insurance - Coordinate and manage insurance claims related to property, liability, and other areas
• Property Valuations – Lead the property valuation process in collaboration with financiers, valuers and internal teams

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and attained or pursuing CPA/CA (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in a similar role and proven ability to support financial operations in a similar sized organisation ideally within the housing sector
• Knowledge of Payroll regulations
• Understanding of relevant AASB standards.
• Extensive experience and high-level skill in MS Excel
• Experience and high-level skill with computer software such as Business Central, Payroll Easy, Employment Hero, Zavanti and Office applications
• Extensive experience in preparing and interpreting budgets and liaise with internal and external stakeholder.
• Desire to be part of a values driven and community focussed organisation

To be considered for this opportunity you must have full working rights in Australia.

A National Police Check will also be required for the preferred candidate.

To apply please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet these requirements by clicking on the Apply tab.

If you have any questions around the role, please reach out to recruitment@housingfirst.org.au

HousingFirst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures: and to Elders both past and present.

We are committed to the principles of social inclusion and aim to ensure that our workplaces, policies and services treat every person with respect and dignity, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, ethnicity or religion.