Finance Manager - Innovative Company

ABOUT COULSON GROUP OF COMPANIES

Coulson Aviation Australia is a subsidiary of global aerial firefighting company, Coulson Aviation, and supports Australian States and Emergency Service Organizations with the provision of aircraft and experienced team members. Coulson Aviation operates across the world with a fleet of large aerial firefighting assets consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet of Boeing 737 FIRELINERS™, C-130 Hercules fire bombers, CH47D Chinooks, UH60 Blackhawks and Sikorsky helicopters we have the ability perform rapid aerial fire suppression missions, including initial attack and extended attack protocols.

Coulson Aviation Australia also operate and manage New South Wales Rural Fire Service-owned aircraft in all aspects of maintenance, fleet support systems and management, and operating personnel.

For more information about Coulson Aviation Australia visit www.coulsonaviation.com.au

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a Finance Manager with a strong financial and accounting background, coupled with sound business judgment and effective communication. Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential to this role. The Finance Manager will work on a variety of financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, building financial models, assisting with financial planning, performing research and analysis, preparing reports, and assisting with close processes. This role will also work closely with Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable and Payroll personnel, either in Canada or Australia.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in the annual preparation of the budget and periodic refresh forecasts
• Internal Controls: Ensures implementation of sound accounting principles and reporting controls. Ensures that the department and source systems have processes for quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. Works closely with the VP of Finance, and leaders at all levels within Coulson Group, external business partners, and regulatory bodies to ensure processes that affect financial reporting are effective and efficient while enhancing internal controls and complying with accounting policies. 
• Monthly management reporting: Prepare month-end analysis and reporting on financial performance and key performance drivers of the business including investigation and follow-up of material variances. Reconcile P&L and balance sheet accounts with effective supporting documentation.
• Taxation:  Prepare BAS, GST, FBT and PAYG returns.
• Customer Profitability Analysis: Build and maintain customer margin and KPI reporting, for Executive and customer review.
• Continuously reviewing and improving the systems and processes and overseeing the creation of process manuals of each process being undertaken.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process, including the preparation of annual corporate financial statements 
• Provide insightful financial reporting and appropriate commentary to senior leadership on monthly and quarterly basis
• Participate in projects that drive efficiency or quality, including leading, executing, and participating as a teammate in projects
• Develop operational and financial metrics, and analyze metrics in order to help the company achieve goals
• Recommend how to improve productivity of current processes using automation
• Collaborate across various finance and non-finance functions effectively
• Oversee the daily, monthly and quarterly activities of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business and/or similar discipline with analytical bias
• MBA and/or professional accounting designation preferred
• 5+ years relevant experience 
• Aviation experience is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage new financial models
• Familiarity with ADP/other payroll software an asset 
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and interpretation of results
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing, unpredictable, and often ambiguous environment
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proven ability to develop and execute on business plan and bridge any finance/accounting/regulatory change requirements to the business needs.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate and manage staff at all levels.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 depending on experience

Interested parties are welcome to submit resumes to [email protected] 

Applications will close on June 17th, 2024. We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, we can only consider applicants that are an Australian resident and are legally eligible to work in Australia. 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.