Senior Management Accountant—DarkLab
Job No:
MONA634
Location:
Hobart
Senior Management Accountant—DarkLab
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About DarkLab
DarkLab is a creative agency within the Mona group. Based in the heart of Hobart, DarkLab transforms spaces with art, music, feasting, and immersive performances during the annual Dark Mofo Festival; as well as running some of Hobart’s most exciting live music venues including The Odeon, Altar and In The Hanging Garden.
We’re looking for a Senior Management Accountant who brings both analytical acumen and strategic insight to support DarkLab’s ongoing projects. This role is essential in maintaining financial health, helping us deliver awe-inspiring experiences while ensuring budgetary discipline.
About the Role
As Senior Management Accountant, you will oversee DarkLab’s financial operations, budgeting, reporting, and compliance. You’ll work closely with the executive and creative teams to manage finances across a variety of projects. If you have a mind for numbers and a love for the arts, this role is for you.
This role will suit an experienced Management Accountant looking for a growth opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Day-to-day management of a small team, providing support and guidance to accounts payable, receivable and a finance officer.
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Preparing annual budgets for DarkLab and subsidiaries, working closely with key leaders and groups within the business
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Responsible for the preparation and execution of monthly management reports.
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Perform financial planning and analysis that drive decision making, with an emphasis on developing dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time insights into financial and operational performance.
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Ensure compliance with financial regulations and funding requirements.
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Completing tax-related activity statements with accuracy and efficiency
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Provide strategic financial advice to the executive team and contribute to long-term planning.
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Liaise with external auditors and ensure robust internal controls.
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Present financial reports to internal and external stakeholders
About You
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Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA/CA preferred.
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Experience: 5+ years senior experience in a similar role, with festival and/or hospitality experience highly regarded.
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Skills
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Proficiency in financial software (experience in Xero essential and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a bonus) and strong Excel and Power BI skills.
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The ability to confidently present complex information in an accessible way to diverse personalities and stakeholders.
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Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills
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Ability to work autonomously.
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Attributes: Proactive, and adaptable; excited to work in a creative and high-energy environment.
Why Join Us?
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Contribute to some of Australia’s most unique and transformative projects.
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Work alongside a team of passionate, creative professionals.
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Be part of a community that values artistic expression and celebrates the unconventional.
Our office is located in central Hobart and your spread of work will see you working between our office and the Group Finance office (nearby).
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a perfect fit for DarkLab’s Senior Management Accountant role. Applications close 15 November.