Commercial Accountant

Job Description

Position Title:Commercial Accountant
Employment Type:Permanent Full-Time
Location:Sydney NSW (training period of 412 weeks in Canberra)
Salary:Negotiable dependent on skill set and experience
Working Arrangements:Sydney-based role with initial full-time presence in Canberra (MonFri) for training and relationship building(412 weeks). Beyond this travel between Canberra and Sydney will be recurring (to be agreed) with Head Office relocating full-time to Sydney in Q4 of 2026.

JOIN AUSTRALIAS FASTEST GROWING SUPPLEMENT BRAND

SOS Recruitment is proud to partner with Elite Supplements Australias fastest growing supplement brand to find a standout Commercial Accountant ready to drive change bring commercial insight and support rapid national and international expansion.

With over 350 staff an expanding retail footprint a thriving eCommerce arm and big moves into franchising and new markets (including Singapore) Elite Supplements is well and truly on a growth trajectory. This is a high-impact high-visibility role that sits at the heart of financial strategyand were looking for someone hungry to make a difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Elite Supplements is seeking an energetic driven and outgoing Commercial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is the perfect opportunity for a true go-gettersomeone who brings initiative thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys building strong relationships across the business and can hit the ground running from day one.

As the business continues to expand and moves into overseas markets theyre looking for a strategic proactive financial partner who can support expansion efforts streamline operations and implement scalable financial systems. Youll collaborate with leaders across retail operations franchising and wholesale to enable smart commercial decisions and financial transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting

• Develop and implement management accounting policies

• Analyse working capital variances and financial performance

• Lead payroll systemisation and enhance payroll processes

• Collaborate with 1020 department heads to understand and support financial needs

• Provide clear actionable financial reporting and business intelligence to non-finance teams

• Drive technology adoption and upgrades across financial systems

• Manage inter-entity accounting and oversee high volumes of transactions

• Identify key financial issues and set priorities strategically

• Lead finance transformation and spearhead process redesign projects

• Act as a trusted finance business partner across all major divisions

• Perform other duties as directed by senior finance leadership
  
  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• CA/CPA qualified or near completion

• 5 years experience in management accounting or FP&A

• Proven ability to influence business decisions with data-driven insights

• Strong commercial mindset and excellent stakeholder communication skills

• Practical experience implementing and optimising finance systems

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience with Xero or equivalent

• Strategic thinker with a proactive problem-solving approach

• Confident in budgeting and forecasting in complex multi-entity settings

Highly Desirable:

• Experience working in multi-channel retail environments

• Knowledge of Shopify and POS systems

• Hands-on payroll systems expertise

ELIGIBILITY

• You must have the right to live and work in Australia with no restrictions.
• Successful candidates will be required to travel to Canberra periodically noting that the first 90 days of tenure will be spent onsite in Canberra for onboarding and systems transition support.
  

Apply now or contact Rebecca Cosan onat SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will be assessed as they are received. Should you application be received after a successful applicant has been identified well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities culturally and linguistically diverse individuals LGBTIQ communities and people of all genders.