Group and Team: Corporate Services
Location: Town Hall
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $119,423 to $129,372 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
* Enjoy City of Hobart Employee Benefits.
* Flexible working options including a nine-day fortnight.
* Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.
About The Role
Manage Council's Financial Strategy – we are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to deliver Council's annual budget, provide accurate financial reports, and manage our costing methodology. Working closely with the CFO, you'll drive variance analysis, budget revisions, and forecasting across all areas of Council.
Role Accountabilities
* Lead the annual budget process in consultation with the CFO, ensuring alignment with Council's long-term financial plan.
* Deliver accurate financial reporting, including monthly reports for the Executive Leadership Team and quarterly reports for Council.
* Provide financial analysis and modelling to support business initiatives and proposals.
* Manage and mentor the Budget and Finance Team, driving performance, training, and continuous improvement.
* Oversee end-of-month and year-end processes, including journal reviews, variance reporting, and financial forecasts.
* Maintain and improve Council's costing methodology, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in capturing costs.
About You
You're an experienced finance professional with a strong foundation in management accounting and leadership. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
* A degree in Business, Commerce, or a relevant discipline, coupled with senior experience in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation or significant experience in a similar role.
* Professional membership as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
* Proven expertise in budgeting and financial management, including preparing and managing budgets, job costing, and developing tailored financial reports for diverse audiences.
You will have the ability to think conceptually and analytically, identifying and resolving issues while providing clear, effective advice on complex policy and procedural matters, together with strong leadership skills with a commitment to mentoring and developing high-performing teams and have exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and a drive for continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
* Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
* A wide range of leave entitlements.
* Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
* Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
* Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
* An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
* Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Workplace Culture
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
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