About the Role
Lismore City Council is leading a transformation with its finance function at the forefront. Our future-focused team supports and drives the organisation forward.
The Management Accountant plays a pivotal role in informing sustainable, evidence-based decision-making. By providing expert financial advice and insights, you will act as a trusted Business Partner. You will collaborate with departments to deliver real-time support that informs operational decisions and contributes to the financial health of the council.
This is your chance to make an impact, drive financial excellence, and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment. You will work in a dynamic, multi-skilled team where flexibility, collaboration, and innovation are valued every day.
* Provide financial insights and monthly reports to drive decision-making
* Contribute to budget management, forecasting, and risk identification
* Deliver clear, concise, and impactful financial advice to internal stakeholders
* Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate and timely project and financial reporting
* Help foster a customer-focused, high-performing team culture
* Drive innovation by improving systems and processes
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Qualifications and Skills
Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, or business, full membership of a recognised professional institute, or nearing completion (CA, CPA, IPA or equivalent). You should also have advanced financial systems literacy including Microsoft Excel and extensive experience in financial and/or management accounting.
You must possess exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills, as well as the proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.