We are seeking an Accountant who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, contributing to project performance, and helping drive better business decisions across our Projects & Operations business.
Working closely with Project Managers and the Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in project forecasting, cost-to-completion reporting, commercial analysis and financial planning across our operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational leaders and contributing to the success of projects across the business.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary based on experience
Hybrid work arrangements with flexible start and finish times
Free onsite parking
Employee wellbeing and assistance programs
Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders
Supportive team environment with genuine work-life balance
Join an award-winning Employer of Choice organisation
Stable and growing business operating throughout Australia and New Zealand
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will provide financial support across multiple business units while partnering closely with operational leaders to improve performance and deliver commercial outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Monthly management reporting and financial analysis
Budgets, forecasts and cost-to-completion reporting
Job costing, project performance and plant utilisation analysis
BAS preparation, reconciliations and compliance activities
Business partnering with operational leaders
Sustainability reporting and continuous process improvement
About You
You are a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working closely with stakeholders across the business and influencing decision‑making.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
Experience in project accounting, management accounting or commercial finance within project‑based industries will be highly regarded.
Degree‑qualified in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline
CPA or CA qualified (or working towards completion), preferred but not essential
Experience in management accounting, project accounting, or commercial finance
Strong budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis capability, with excellent attention to detail
A commercially minded approach, with the ability to communicate financial information to stakeholders across the business and ideally experience in a project‑based industry
About Hiway
Hiway is a leader in recycling and reuse, delivering low‑carbon pavement solutions across Australasia. We’re an award‑winning Employer of Choice, known for innovation, sustainability, and keeping our people at the heart of everything we do.
From humble beginnings as a family business, we’ve grown into a multinational organisation, but the values that define us remain unchanged: Pride, Respect, Honesty and Drive.
At Hiway, you’ll find a workplace that combines professionalism with a genuine team culture. We celebrate success, support career development, and encourage collaboration across all areas of our business.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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