At Montague Farms we grow more than fruit. Grounded in deep relationships with Australia's finest farming families, we bring industry expertise and nutritious, great-tasting fruit to tables across the country, building a legacy for generations to come. Montague Farms stretches from Legana in Tasmania to Batlow in New South Wales, with orchards at Narre Warren North, Harcourt, Ardmona, Dilpurra and Mildura. Across more than 1,000 hectares of orchards and extensive packing facilities, we grow and supply premium apples, pears, cherries, plums, peaches, apricots, grapes and citrus to Australian and international markets.
Built on a proud family heritage, we're committed to quality, innovation and sustainable farming, and to investing in the people behind every harvest.
About the Role
Montague Farms is looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager to take charge of our financial and statutory reporting, making sure it is accurate, timely and compliant. Reporting to the General Manager Finance and Strategic Programs, you'll lead and develop a high-performing team, strengthen our financial controls and keep our reporting on track.
What you will do
Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close and consolidation, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow
Meet statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and maintain compliance with Australian Accounting Standards




Oversee tax obligations, including GST, FBT, income tax, PAYG and payroll tax
Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity, including review of reconciliations
Lead the year-end external audit and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors and regulators
Support budgeting and forecasting, and drive reporting automation and process improvement
Lead, coach and develop the financial control and consolidation team
About you
Tertiary accounting qualification and a CPA or CA qualification
Demonstrated experience managing a medium size team
Demonstrated experience managing an annual financial audit
Statutory and tax accounting experience in a medium to large for-profit business
Excellent technical accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills, plus strong Microsoft Office skills
A positive, self-motivated, respectful and inclusive approach to leadership
Experience in FMCG, agribusiness or other food industries highly regarded
Why Montague Farms?
Be part of a respected Australian business with a robust industry reputation
Permanent full-time role with long-term career opportunities
Hybrid working environment after initial probation period
Opportunities for ongoing development and training
Collaborative and supportive team culture
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📌 Corporate Accounting Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Montague Farms
📍 Melbourne