About Us

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of home and community support, residential care and retirement living services for senior Australians. With over 1,300 dedicated employees and volunteers, we deliver personalised care across South Australia and regional Victoria, empowering older Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we are proud of our rich history and values, and we continually strive to grow while making a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

About the Role
As Manager, Management Accounting at LHG, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the financial future of our organisation. This is your opportunity to lead a talented team, drive financial sustainability, and influence strategic decision-making through accurate, timely, and insightful reporting. You’ll take ownership of key processes, including annual budgets and monthly management reports, while partnering with Finance Business Partners to ensure compliance and deliver meaningful insights. Beyond the numbers, you’ll contribute to essential compliance reporting and champion continuous improvement by enhancing systems, processes, and tools.

Here’s where you'll be making your mark:

• Lead and develop a team of Management Accountants to deliver high-quality financial services.
• Oversee month-end processes, including journal and accrual entries.
• Manage annual budget preparation and review processes in line with policies.
• Prepare accurate monthly management reports and develop ad hoc financial reports for executives.
• Ensure compliance with LHG’s financial policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and data integrity.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, implementing corrective measures.
• Support Finance Business Partners with insights to monitor budgets and recommend actions.
• Contribute to compliance reporting, including Quarterly Financial Reports and Aged Care Financial Reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for budgeting systems, tools, and processes.

If you’re passionate about leadership, collaboration, and making a real difference in aged care and health services, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your career and create lasting impact.

About You

You’re a confident finance leader with a passion for accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline (CA/CPA highly regarded).
• Experience in leading and managing a team of finance professionals.
• Strong knowledge of corporate budgeting, financial planning, and performance measurement.
• Expertise in financial legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and corporate finance systems.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and automation.
• Flexibility to travel to LHG residential aged care facilities and interstate sites as required.

Why Lutheran Homes Group?
At LHG, we’re more than just numbers — we’re driven by purpose. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and growth. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering flexible work options to help you balance life and career, and opportunities to develop your skills.

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please click ‘Apply Now’ or for further information please contact LHG’s Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Applications close 5:00 pm Friday 16 January 2026.

Interviews will commence in the New Year, so don’t miss your chance to start 2026 with a rewarding leadership role that makes a real impact.