KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our Australia Finance team based in Brisbane on an initial 6-month contract, covering a period of parental leave.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business intelligence support across the Australia Business Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, turning financial data into meaningful insights, and contributing to strategic business decisions.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic professional services environment. You'll bring strong technical accounting capability, advanced reporting skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You Will Do
As a Management Accountant at KCB, you will:

• Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including management reporting packs and operational performance reports.

• Analyse financial and operational performance, providing insights to support effective decision-making.

• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities, including quarterly forecasts and annual business planning processes.

• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and support broader financial planning initiatives.

• Create, enhance, and maintain Power BI dashboards and business intelligence reporting.

• Monitor key performance indicators including utilisation, backlog, revenue performance, and DSO.

• Support month-end processes, financial reviews, general ledger corrections, and overhead monitoring.

• Assist with ESG reporting and ensure adherence to financial governance and reporting standards.

• Support accounts payable workflows, vendor setup processes, and collection forecasting activities.

• Partner with leaders across the business to provide financial analysis, reporting, and operational finance support.

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automation, and data quality.

What You Bring
Along with previous experience within engineering consulting/construction, professional services, or project-based environments, you will also have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA qualification (or equivalent) or be working towards completion.

• 5-7 years of experience in management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Experience supporting senior leadership teams through financial analysis and performance reporting.

• Strong experience with ERP systems, some Power BI experience, and advanced Microsoft Excel reporting and modelling including proficiency with Power Query.

• A sound understanding of management accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• A mindset of continuous improvement with an interest in reporting automation and process enhancement.

• Working knowledge of BST software would be advantageous.

• Experience working across local and corporate finance functions.

Why Join KCB?

At KCB, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. We invest in our people through professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and access to a global network of experts.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.

Our people enjoy:

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future;

• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family;

• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments;

• Option to Purchase up to 15 additional annual leave days per annum;

• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options;

• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach;

• Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being;

• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning; and

• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a growing global organisation while advancing your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you up to the challenge? Please apply online.
Richard Lumb | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist
07 3518 0925

About Us

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here: www.klohn.com

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2025).