Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Manager

Location: Remote Philippines

Position Overview

The Management Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making across the business. This role works closely with site teams to provide insights into financial performance and project outcomes across Australia (primary focus 80%), New Zealand, and the United States. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, analytical, and confident working in a remote, fast-paced environment supporting construction and civil engineering operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Management Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead monthly management reporting, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.

Prepare detailed variance analysis (budget vs actuals) with clear commentary and insights.

Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.

Develop financial models to support business initiatives, pricing decisions, and capital investments.

Provide project profitability analysis.

Assisting FM with subsidiary management: AU / NZ / US.

2. Site Business Partnering

Partner directly with site teams to monitor project performance and financial outcomes.

Conduct weekly catch-ups with sites, including manufacturing P&L assessments.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency.

Support site leadership in understanding budgets and financial performance.

3. Project Accounting

Assess, analyze & implement finance projects (e.g., IP / R&D initiatives).

Monitor and analyze project financial performance against budgets.

Ensure accurate allocation of transactions across subsidiaries, departments, and locations.

Review WIP (Work in Progress) and revenue recognition in accordance with accounting standards.

4. Reporting & Compliance

Ensure timely and accurate monthly close in collaboration with the accounting team.

Support compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).

Support audit processes by preparing schedules and financial analysis where required.

5. Process Improvement & Systems

Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and internal controls.

Enhance reporting automation within NetSuite and Excel.

Contribute to the development and monitoring of financial policies and procedures.

6. Other Duties

Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as requested by management.

Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Assist in implementation and monitoring of company financial policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent professional certification (preferred).

Minimum 5+ years experience in Management Accounting or commercial finance.

Strong experience in management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Experience supporting construction, civil engineering, manufacturing, or project-based businesses is highly preferred.

Proficiency in Australian accounting standards preferred; NZ & US exposure advantageous.

Payroll processing experience is a bonus, mainly in AU & NZ.

Advanced proficiency in Oracle NetSuite (preferred) and Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Core Competencies

Commercial Acumen Understands business drivers and profitability levers.

Analytical Thinking Interprets financial data to generate meaningful insights.

Stakeholder Engagement Confident partnering with site-based teams.

Problem Solving Identifies risks and recommends practical solutions.

Time Management Manages competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ethics & Integrity Maintains confidentiality and professional standards.

Resilience & Ownership Mentality Proactive and willing to take initiative.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior Level

Industry

Civil Engineering

Construction

Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-time (Independent Contractor Philippines)

Job Functions

Finance

Management Accounting

Management Reporting

Key Skills

Management Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Project Accounting

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Financial Analysis

Business Partnering