Senior Management Accountant

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Location: Aveo Sydney CBD Corporate Office – 4 Days onsite & 1 Day WFH

Reports to: Finance Manager – Communities

The Opportunity

Bring your expertise in finance, accounting and leadership to Aveo as our Senior Management Accountant. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee treasury transactions, corporate reporting, annual auditing, budgeting and financial analysis while guiding your team to partner with stakeholders across our thriving retirement communities. Join a values-driven organisation where your accounting skills will directly contribute to operational excellence, Aveo residents and the broader business.

Your Impact:

• Manage inter-entity cash movements between community (village) accounts and corporate accounts.
• Oversee deficit funding in Aveo villages, subsidies, and unbundling reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead the collation and analysis of budgets, including preparation of monthly variance reports.
• Coordinate annual audits, financial statements, and maintain relationships with external auditors.
• Maintain strong banking relationships and ensure all GST transactions are accurately recorded.
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to your team of two Assistant Accountants and broader finance team members.
• Partner with Community Managers and Operations teams to deliver clear financial advice and support.
• Drive finance process improvements, standardisation, and change initiatives across communities.

Why Aveo?

• Modern open-plan CBD office, 200m walk to Wynyard station with end-of-trip facilities
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options
• Annual salary reviews and annual bonus incentive scheme
• Two (2) additional 'All About Me' leave days per calendar year
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career development
• Join a growing, purpose-driven industry

What you'll bring:

• Degree qualification in Accounting or Finance, with CA or CPA accreditation (essential).
• 4+ years' finance experience (e.g. Financial Analyst, Management Accountant, Auditor or similar); exposure to retirement living or a similar industry is desirable.
• Ability to prepare and present high-quality management reporting and analysis.
• Strong stakeholder skills with the ability to influence across operational front-line teams and corporate stakeholders
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative people leadership style with a focus on building your team's capability and engagement.

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

What's next

Apply now and take the first step in Bringing your Passion to life We are ready to welcome you.

Job details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

Industries: Accounting and Financial Services