Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do? We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA. To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page. About the Role CFA is seeking a Financial Controller to lead our financial accounting function and ensure the integrity, accuracy and compliance of our financial reporting. This is a key leadership role that works closely with executive leaders, government partners and regulators. It's an opportunity to guide a high-profile public organisation that operates with purpose and community impact at its core. In this role, you will provide authoritative advice on financial reporting, manage the application of AASB standards and Financial Reporting Directions and lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements. You'll deliver insightful analysis to inform strategic decision-making, strengthen financial controls, oversee treasury management and resolve complex accounting matters across the organisation. You will lead the Financial Reporting team, setting clear direction, building capability and fostering a culture aligned to CFA's values. You'll ensure strong performance, effective planning, sound budgeting and consistent, high-quality service delivery. Collaboration is essential, working across CFA to support strategic outcomes and coordinating with other finance leaders to provide seamless support. We're looking for a senior financial professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional judgement, and proven leadership experience in complex environments. CA or CPA qualification is critical, along with deep knowledge of AASB standards and public-sector reporting. Join CFA and help shape an organisation that works every day to protect lives, property and communities across Victoria. About You Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following * Be a professionally qualified accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent). * Proven ability to ‘own' and lead a significant finance function and team, including finance professionals, to deliver high quality outputs and outcomes to demanding timescales and continuous improvement to support the delivery of a departmental strategy. * Compelling financial credibility combined with sound business acumen and an ability to quickly identify and distill strategic and significant issues. * Exceptional technical ability in financial management and reporting with experience in leading and improving a significant high transaction-based operation, working to clear and demanding service targets. * Ability to identify, develop and review relevant and effective policies and procedures affecting the organisation, with demonstrated experience and ability to successfully initiate, manage and implement change in a business unit and across CFA. * Ability to provide accountable, well-judged, authoritative and professional advice to senior executives and others within tight timeframes. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate complex material into meaningful information for end users. * Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills with ability to successfully consult, influence and negotiate at all levels. Why choose CFA * Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference * Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions * Growth Opportunities: Learning and development * Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements * Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services * Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations * Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways Your Application Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position. Pre-employment Checks Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who: * Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Applications close: 11:59pm 21st December 2025 Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview during advertising period Interviews will be conducted on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December 2025 If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. 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