Where Finance Meets AI, Automation & Transformation!
Ready to help shape the future of finance?
If you're an experienced Commercial Accountant who gets excited by AI, automation, data analytics and building smarter ways of working, this isn't your typical accounting role.At Good Shepherd Lodge, we're transforming the way finance operates.
We're creating a up-to-date, technology-enabled finance function where automation handles the repetitive work, allowing our people to focus on commercial insight, strategic decision-making and adding real value to the business.This is a rare opportunity for a sharp, commercially-minded accountant to join a high-performing finance team that embraces AI and automation and is genuinely leading the way.We're looking for someone who loves asking "How can we do this better?"
Someone who enjoys solving complex commercial problems, working with data, embracing new technologies and partnering with leaders to drive better business outcomes.This is your opportunity to work alongside a forward-thinking CFO who is passionate about redefining what a finance team can be through AI, intelligent automation and continuous innovation.Why you'll love this roleYou'll join a finance team that's doing things differently.Be part of a genuine finance transformation journeyWork with AI and automation to eliminate manual processesInfluence strategic decisions through commercial insightBuild sophisticated reporting, dashboards and financial modelsHelp design the finance function of the futureEnjoy genuine autonomy,



mentoring and career developmentOpportunity to build and lead a team as the function growsThis is a role for someone who enjoys creating—not just maintaining.About Good Shepherd LodgeGood Shepherd Lodge is one of North Queensland's leading not-for-profit aged care organisations.With annual revenue approaching $50 million, we provide services across:Residential Aged CareHome CareRetirement LivingAllied HealthHospital ServicesWhile our purpose is caring for older Australians, we're equally passionate about investing in our people, embracing technology and continuously improving the way we work.What you'll be doingYou'll become the commercial engine room of our finance team, turning data into meaningful business decisions.Deliver insightful commercial reporting and performance analysisBuild dashboards that tell the story behind the numbersAnalyse profitability across multiple sites and service linesDrive labour cost, payroll and workforce analyticsLead budgeting, forecasting and financial modellingImprove finance systems and automate reporting processesSupport the transition of payroll into Employment HeroPartner with operational leaders to improve financial performanceIdentify opportunities for greater efficiency through AI and automationHelp shape a best-practice finance function for the futureNo two days will look the same—and that's exactly how we like it.Who we're looking forWe're not just looking for an accountant.




We're looking for someone who is:Commercially curiousSystems savvyAnalyticalDetail obsessedComfortable challenging the status quoEnergised by changeExcited by AI and emerging technologiesPassionate about building better ways of workingYou'll likely have:8+ years' experience in commercial or management accounting in complex, gross-margin driven industriesStrong accrual based accounting knowledge in a multi-site / multi-location businessAdvanced Excel and financial modelling capabilityExcellent systems knowledge (Xero, Employment Hero or similar)Experience interpreting complex operational and financial dataBonus points if you have:Payroll experience (highly regarded)CPA or CA qualificationAged care experienceExperience implementing automation or process improvementsWhat you'll receivePackage$140,000 base salary plus superNot for Profit Salary Packaging optionHybrid working arrangements, based in tropical MackayGenuine mentoring from an innovative CFOCareer growth and leadership opportunitiesExposure to AI, automation and finance transformationMeaningful work in a respected not-for-profit organisationVariety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant impactFitness PassportWhy this opportunity stands outFinance is changing.The best accountants of tomorrow won't simply produce reports—they'll design smarter systems, leverage AI, automate repetitive work and provide commercial insights that influence organisational success.If you want to be part of that future rather than watch it happen from the sidelines, we'd love to hear from you.Join Good Shepherd Lodge and help redefine what a modern finance team can be.
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📌 Senior Commercial Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 Good Shepherd Lodge
📍 Queensland