Company OverviewMetrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas.
These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refuelling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation.
We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars.
The Support Groups provide a global shared-service – spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement.
This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end, to focus entirely on delivery.
The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game.
Our partners need effects, not just equipment.
By owning the full stack – from the lab to the field – we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead.
It's a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.Group OverviewMetrea is actively building its presence in Australia as part of a deliberate, globally coordinated expansion into the Asia-Pacific region.
Our Asia-Pacific Market Group, headquartered in Brisbane with an additional office in Perth, is the enterprise's dedicated regional interface — connecting Australia's national security community with Metrea's full suite of capabilities across three core domains: Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Digital & Synthetic.
Metrea is now bringing that same depth of mission expertise and proven operating model to Australia.Underpinning these capabilities is a global network of Support Groups spanning people, finance, platform, operations,



legal, and engagement, ensuring that as we grow in Australia, we do so with the full weight of an established global enterprise behind us.Metrea's solutions are built for elegance: effective, effective, and evolving; enabling our partners to scale capacity and achieve asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.Position SummaryIn this role, you will manage the core day‐to‐day transactional accounting activities that keep our financial operations running smoothly.
You'll ensure our accounting records are timely, accurate, detailed, and fully compliant with AU GAAP—providing the foundation the organization relies on for sound financial decision‐making.You will be successful if you bring strong accounting skills, a problem‐solving mindset, and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow.
This position requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
Whether your strengths come from formal education or hands‐on accomplishments, this role gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through reliable, high‐quality financial work.What You'll DoExecute the company's accounting and finance procedures with accuracy and consistencyStrong emphasis on Project Accounting, particularly revenue recognitionGenerate and input financial transactions into the company's ERP system (D365)Perform diligent self‐review of all entries prior to submissionDevelop a strong understanding of complex processes, including revenue recognition, fixed assets, project accounting,



and accrualsComplete the company's monthly close process in a timely and organized mannerAnalyse monthly financial results to ensure accuracy before final submissionInvestigate monthly variances against forecast and clearly communicate findingsPrepare detailed general ledger account reconciliationsEnsure all sub‐ledgers reconcile to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies promptlyVerify proper recording of intercompany transactionsCommunicate monthly financial results with clarity and reliabilityApply sound judgment, initiative, and attention to detail when addressing complex ac-counting issuesManage relationship with the ATO and ensure full compliance with all ATO requirementsTake ownership of and manage the company credit card facilityWhat You BringThorough knowledge of general accounting principles and the practical application of accounting theory, including project accounting principlesExperience of operating ERP systemsStrong analytical and accounting skills with the ability to interpret and use data effectivelyAdvanced Microsoft ExcelExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong command of the English language, both oral and writtenAbility to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of managementAct as a key finance business partner to Project ManagersDemonstrated commitment to company values and professional integrityDemonstrated eagerness and enthusiasm to learn, grow, and adapt within a rapidly evolving enterpriseIn addition to the above, any of the following would be beneficial:Experience improving processes or enhancing financial workflowsPrior exposure to cross-functional collaboration or supporting multiple business unitsKnowledge of US GAAPExperience of collaborating internationallyExperience of working in the defence industryCPAA, CA ANZ or equivalentBenefitsPrivate Health InsuranceGenerous PTOAnnual incentive planPaid parental leaveLife and disability insuranceIncome Protection InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramNovated Car LeasingWork Authorization / Security ClearanceAbility to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.Inclusion StatementWe are committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions based on capability, potential and alignment with our values.
If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
TravelDomestic travel within Australia and occasional International travel (UK/US).

📌 Program Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Metrea
📍 Brisbane