Cost Controller/Senior Management Accountant

Reference: BH-186459


We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller / Management Accountant to support capital projects and operational performance across our clients’ resources portfolio. This role partners closely with project, site and corporate stakeholders to deliver accurate cost control, budgeting, forecasting and financial insights that enable strong decision‑making.

This role is immmediately available with an opportunity for permanency for the right candidate down the track.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning across Capex and Opex.
  • Track, monitor and reconcile project and site costs against budget, including cost‑to‑complete and cashflow forecasting.
  • Provide timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis and insightful commentary on risks and opportunities.
  • Partner with Project Managers, Site Supervisors and leadership to support project cost control, scheduling and financial decision‑making.
  • Assess capital expenditure proposals, ROI and ensure compliant approval of CERs, PRs and POs.
  • Maintain robust financial controls, ensure compliance with accounting standards and support internal and external audits.
  • Manage tenement expenditure, fixed assets, and contractor cost performance.
  • Provide ad‑hoc financial advice and support to site and Perth‑based teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement in budgeting, reporting, systems and cost control processes.
  • Actively promote safety and participate in health and safety initiatives.
  • Lead, mentor and develop direct reports where applicable.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
  • CA / CPA (or equivalent) qualification preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in management accounting, cost control or project accounting within the resources, mining or civil construction sector.
  • Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling and project cost reporting.
  • Solid knowledge of IFRS / AASB and financial governance.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with Pronto; exposure to Aconex, Power BI, Oracle or JDE highly regarded.
  • Proven ability to work with non‑financial stakeholders and communicate complex information clearly.
  • High attention to detail, strong analytical skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Proactive, improvement‑focused mindset with a collaborative working style.
  • Current WA C‑Class Driver’s Licence.
 

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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