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taylor rail

AccountingFinance Manager

Accounting / Cost Accounting

Posted 20/06/2026
Closes 04/07/2026

Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast, Wollongong, New South Wales

Full time

Not specified

Accounting/Finance Manager
Leading National Specialist Construction Company

Lead the accounting and finance function of this growing rail industry business
Medium term future progression to CFO for the right candidate


About Taylor Rail

Taylor Rail is in its 60th year of operating in the rail industry, commencing operations in 1966. We provide railway inspection, maintenance and construction services to both the public and private rail sectors on a national level. As both a standalone entity and in joint venture Taylor Rail has successfully delivered projects of greater than $40 million project value.

Taylor Rail Australia Pty Ltd is 51% owned by Vinci Construction Australia Pty Ltd, which is a 100% subsidiary of Vinci SA, the world’s largest publicly listed construction company.

Taylor Rail is an equal opportunity employer with a co-operative and flexible working environment.


The Opportunity

Based at our Head Office in Unanderra, NSW and reporting directly to the CFO, your duties as the Accounting/Finance Manager will be broad and varied.
This will include:

  • Managing the full accounting function, including project profitability reporting, month/quarter-end, year-end financial statements and compliance

  • Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax legislation, including BAS, PAYGI, payroll tax, FBT, and corporate income tax return

  • Liaison with external auditors during interim and year-end audits

  • Budgeting, forecasting and analytical processes

  • Supervising a small, dedicated accounts team

  • Fostering key relationships internally for finance and operations alignment

  • Support occasional accounting forensics of other target acquisitions

 

About You

This Accounting/Finance Manager role is best suited for someone who is looking for an opportunity to progress their career as there is a pathway to the CFO role.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Professionally qualified CA/CPA

  • Have established relevant experience

  • Proven track record of achievement

  • Strong technical knowledge

  • Drive to continuously look for system enhancement/productivity/control/technology initiatives

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application through seek.com.au attaching both your Cover Letter and CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted for interview.

Applications open to:

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