Are you a commercially-minded accountant ready to step beyond the numbers? This is your opportunity to embed yourself in the engine room of one of Australia’s fastest-growing, PE-backed success stories. Join a high-energy, tight-knit team where your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your impact is tangible. Why You’ll Love It Here: Private equity-backed business with serious growth momentum; Small team = big exposure; work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior leaders; Sector at the forefront of national development and transformation; and Real business partnering – not just reporting, but advising, challenging, influencing. Your Role: As Development Accountant, you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, development, and executive leadership, becoming a trusted commercial partner. Your role goes far beyond compliance – you’ll drive visibility, challenge assumptions, and play a key role in strategic planning and project performance. Key Responsibilities: Partner with development teams to provide financial insights across projects; Build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders – become their go-to finance voice; Develop robust financial models to support project feasibility and investment decisions; Monitor and report on project performance, budgets, and forecast accuracy; and Help shape commercial decision-making in a high-velocity, fast-evolving environment. About You: CA/CPA qualified with a strong foundation in accounting and commercial analysis; Proven ability to build relationships and influence outside of finance; Experience in project-based, property, development or construction environments ideal; Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, entrepreneurial setting; and Passion for translating numbers into action and strategy. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to shape a business as it scales rapidly, backed by sophisticated investors and driven by a bold vision. You’ll have a seat at the table, the freedom to innovate, and the support of a driven, collaborative team. How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please call Ed Burgess at u&u on 02 8245 7916 quoting reference number 41304 . At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs. Please submit your resume in Word format only.
