<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>A prominent leader in their industry, this organisation is undergoing a major global transformation, driving multiple strategic change initiatives. With offices all over Australia and USA this is a company that is growing at a fast pace.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the Program Manager and senior owner of the UKG Workforce Pro SaaS implementation, you will drive the full lifecycle, from vendor selection and project mobilisation through to deployment, integration, change adoption, and go-live.</p><p>You will lead a dedicated project team (Business Analyst, Change Manager, implementation partner) and provide the project management structure, methodology, and technical oversight required to deliver this business-critical program.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the enterprise-wide implementation of UKG Workforce Pro / Kronos Time & Attendance.</li><li>Oversee program delivery including planning, governance, risk management, reporting, vendor coordination, and budget control.</li><li>Guide the project from initial vendor selection through to full production rollout.</li><li>Manage and mentor the project team, ensuring consistency in PM methodology, tools, and delivery standards.</li><li>Partner closely with technical teams to oversee integrations with payroll, finance, and enterprise systems.</li><li>Drive stakeholder engagement and lead change management activities across multiple operational sites.</li><li>Ensure compliance with complex industrial environments including 50+ enterprise agreements and 10+ awards.</li><li>Conduct site visits, workshops, and feedback sessions to refine processes and ensure strong adoption.</li><li>Apply disciplined project management with Agile practices where appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong>About You (Experience & Skills)</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience with UKG Workforce Pro, UKG Workforce Dimensions, and/or Kronos solutions.</li><li>Proven success delivering large, complex Time & Attendance, rostering, or workforce management implementations in enterprise environments.</li><li>Demonstrated capability managing multiple vendors on a single program.</li><li>Strong experience overseeing complex system integrations (finance, payroll, HRIS).</li><li>Deep understanding of the challenges and nuances of industrial workforce environments.</li><li>A self-starter mindset with excellent technical acumen and an ability to quickly take ownership of large-scale projects.</li><li>Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication, and change leadership skills.</li><li>Availability to work 5 days per week in Brisbane's CBD, with occasional travel to key sites.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Learn more about our Brisbane recruitment services: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com.au/brisbane">https://www.roberthalf.com.au/brisbane</a></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFzb24uYnJvb2suMDczNzUuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Your Opportunity</strong></p><p>If you enjoy connecting financial performance to what's happening on the ground and you're looking for a role where your insight actually drives decisions, this is the one. You'll step into a modern global business that is scaling and investing heavily in the finance function.</p><p>You will have the flexibility of 1-day WFH and flexible start/finish times built into your week.</p><p>This isn't a static management accounting role. You'll get real ownership and visibility, building and shaping budgeting, modeling, and reporting from the ground up, working directly with senior leadership locally and internationally. You will partner closely with leaders across operations, commercial, engineering, and projects, turning data into clarity and driving continuous improvement. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative culture where you'll be trusted, listened to, and empowered to make improvements.</p><p><strong>Top Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Supportive, collaborative culture with minimal bureaucracy: You'll be trusted, listened to, and empowered to make improvements.</li><li>Real ownership and visibility: Build and shape budgeting, modelling, and reporting from the ground up, working directly with senior leadership locally and internationally.</li><li>Rapidly growing sector exposure: Gain exposure to major large-scale project work in a sector that's expanding rapidly in Australia and across the world.</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p>You will manage the full accounting and reporting cycle for your area, providing analysis and insights that help leaders make smarter, faster decisions.</p><p>You will own core Reporting & Budgeting by preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports and financial statements. A key part of your role will be to develop and monitor budgets and forecasts with senior leaders. You will also be the key Business Partner, working directly with managers to analyse performance and variances, explain results, challenge assumptions, and highlight opportunities for improvement.</p><p>Your responsibilities also cover Project and Cost Accounting, requiring you to work with project owners to keep transactions on track. You will maintain cost accounting systems and drive improvement by performing cost analysis and supporting process improvements, system enhancements, and efficiency projects across the business.</p><p>Furthermore, you will ensure Compliance & Audit by supporting internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.</p><p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p><p>We are looking for a couple of profiles to be a success.</p><p>You can already be a Management Accountant, or you can be a solid Financial Accountant who is looking to add to your current skills and take your career development in a different direction.</p><p>This is a business that will provide you with extensive training. You'll be on the up in your career, and as such, we need you to fulfill certain criteria as detailed below:</p><ul><li>You possess strong technical accounting skills and excellent budgeting & modelling capability.</li><li>You are a fully qualified accountant (CPA, CA, or CIMA) or actively working towards completion.</li><li>You are a confident communicator who enjoys partnering with non-finance stakeholders, with strong business partnering skills.</li><li>You have a minimum of 2 years of management accounting experience or you're a solid Financial Accountant looking to switch direction.</li><li>You possess proficiency in Financial Software (e.g., SAP, Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel skills.</li></ul><p>You are naturally inquisitive, highly focused on detail, and always looking for ways to improve. Apply Today</p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Dan Laker on <strong>[email protected]</strong> or by pressing the <strong>Apply</strong> button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGFuLmxha2VyLjk1ODY4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Why you should apply:</strong></p><p>This is a newly created position that sits across both the Australian and international operations of a large, multinational group that continues to grow on a global scale.</p><p>You'll receive excellent support and leadership from the Finance Director, and you'll take ownership of the area allowing you to shape the function with their help.</p><p>Whilst this role has no direct reports, it carries significant influence across the business and is highly visible to not only local operations but also a global audience.</p><p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><p>You will be responsible for the end-to-end tax requirements for Australia and PNG. This includes:</p><ul><li>Prepare quarterly and annual tax computations and returns across multiple entities.</li><li>Develop tax reports and conduct transaction reviews to ensure compliance.</li><li>Compile the Annual Tax Return and Reportable Tax Position Schedule for the Australian entity.</li><li>Manage provision and instalment tax payments in line with legislative requirements.</li><li>Oversee tax risk management, including the development and maintenance of Tax Risk Registers.</li><li>Monitor tax compliance and provide advisory support across Australian and international operations.</li><li>Complete monthly tax accounting, including deferred tax calculations and reconciliations.</li><li>Lodge monthly withholding tax returns for relevant jurisdictions.</li><li>Respond to enquiries from tax authorities and support dispute resolution as required.</li><li>Contribute to Country-by-Country Reporting and prepare supporting documentation for transfer pricing.</li><li>Prepare the FBT return with assistance from local advisors.</li><li>Provide technical guidance on indirect taxes and review indirect tax work prepared by the finance team.</li><li>Deliver additional tax-related support and project work as requested by the Finance Director</li></ul><p>This is a standalone role within the tax function, giving you full responsibility and a direct line to both the Finance Director and the global Tax Manager.</p><p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p><p>You are a fully qualified accountant with excellent, significant all-round Tax knowledge and experience. This includes strong technical capability across income tax, indirect tax, tax affect accounting, transfer pricing and governance.</p><p>In addition, you'll be an outstanding communicator: this is a role that puts you at the centre of the business operations as well in direct contact with Australian Tax authorities.</p><p>This role will suit you if you enjoy being the subject matter expert, managing a diverse tax portfolio, and contributing to a growing, forward-looking organisation.</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (CA / CPA)</li><li>5-10 years' experience in tax, ideally with exposure across large or complex organisations</li><li>Strong technical capability across income tax, indirect tax, tax affect accounting, transfer pricing and governance</li><li>Experience dealing with Australian tax authorities (PNG experience is helpful)</li><li>Ability to work confidently across multiple entities and jurisdictions</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Experience with SAP is highly desirable</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjM3ODY4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
