Accounting Supervisor | Rutherford

Are you an experienced accounting skilled who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and partnering with leaders to drive business performance?

Strike Force Services is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join our growing team based in Rutherford. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on supervisor who enjoys mentoring others while contributing to the strategic success of the business.

We're seeking a people-first leader with accounting experience. This role is less about being a technical accounting specialist and more about leading a team, creating efficiencies, and ensuring the finance function operates effectively.

You will bring experience across management accounting, payroll and accounts functions, along with proven supervisory or management experience. Candidates with strong commercial business experience and a track record of developing teams are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Be Doing

As Accounting Supervisor, you will lead a small finance team and play a key role in supporting business performance across multiple service divisions.

Your responsibilities will include

- Leading the monthly management reporting process, including P&L; and balance sheet reporting
- Driving month-end and year-end close activities and ensuring reporting deadlines are met
- Preparing financial analysis, forecasts, budgets and performance insights for business leaders
- Partnering with operational managers to support commercial decision-making
- Overseeing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Managing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and reporting accuracy
- Coaching, mentoring and developing finance team members
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting capability
- Supporting the CCO with board reporting, budgeting and strategic financial initiatives




- Liaising with external accountants, auditors and key stakeholders

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a people-focused leader who can balance operational finance responsibilities with continuous improvement and commercial insight.

You will bring

- Experience in accounting, finance or management accounting roles
- Previous experience leading, coaching or supervising team members
- Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
- Exposure to payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis
- A track record of improving systems, processes and efficiencies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
- Experience in a commercial business environment (highly regarded)
- CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards qualification, is welcomed but not essential

Why Strike Force Services?

- Be part of a growing and diversified business
- Report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and contribute to strategic decision-making
- Lead and develop a dedicated finance team
- Genuine opportunity to influence systems, processes and business performance
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team
- Flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home opportunities
- RDO options to support work-life balance
- Long-term career growth and development opportunities

Next Steps

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact Kate Wills or Tony Whale on 02 4061 7759.

Company Overview

Strike Force Services is a facilities management and commercial cleaning company with over 20 years of industry experience. Employing approximately 450 people, we deliver high-quality services across the mining and power station sectors, as well as to local councils and other businesses throughout New South Wales and Queensland.

📌 Accounting Supervisor (Rutherford)
🏢 Strike Force Services
📍 Rutherford