Head of Financial Control | Technical Finance Leadership | NSW Government Provide Technical Finance Leadership within this prestigious NSW Government entity
Join at a period of growth and expansion
from $150k – $170k plus super
Provide Technical Finance Leadership within this prestigious NSW Government entity
Join at a period of growth and expansion
from $150k – $170k plus super
Shape financial control, uplift governance, and deliver trusted financial leadership within a major public sector agency.
This is a high-impact functional leadership opportunity for a technically orientated finance professional ready to take ownership of financial control across a complex and high-profile NSW Government entity.
You'll work closely with executive leadership and external stakeholders to modernise internal controls, enhance financial integrity, and ensure full compliance with AASB and Treasury reporting requirements.
If you're looking to influence strategy, strengthen accountability, and build a resilient control environment – this is your next move.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the transformation of financial control and internal governance
Deliver accurate, timely reporting across all internal and external stakeholders
Be the trusted escalation point for risk, audit and compliance matters
Engage at a strategic level across Treasury, Audit Office, and government departments
Shape a high-performance, collaborative finance culture
Develop and implement robust internal control frameworks
Oversee statutory and management reporting in line with AASB and Treasury frameworks
Lead audit processes and ensure delivery of recommendations
Act as escalation point for urgent or sensitive financial issues
Identify and mitigate financial risks through policy and control design
Drive uplift across reporting, planning, compliance, and financial integrity
You will own the design and delivery of internal financial frameworks, statutory reporting, audit coordination and financial risk management. You'll also provide critical input into organisation-wide strategy and help embed best practice across finance.
Candidate profile:
You will be highly capable from a technical accounting perspective and looking to continue with this as you chosen career path. In addition, you will have strong experience (either within Public Practice or directly) within public sector or regulated environments. You will have a demonstrable understanding of the demands of government reporting frameworks and are confident managing senior stakeholders and external partners.
CA/CPA qualification and deep experience in financial control
Strong technical understanding of AASB, NSW Treasury policy and statutory compliance
Experience within a Big 4 Accounting firm is highly regarded
Demonstrated success in embedding financial governance and leading audit
Strategic thinking, collaborative mindset, and an ability to lead through influence
Experience improving team performance, processes and reporting quality
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Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected annual base salary? Do you hold a CA/CPA qualification? Do you have experience working with NSW State Government entities (either directly or within a Big 4/Top Tier Accounting firm)?
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