Director Financial Management And Reporting

Director Financial Management and Reporting

• Based in Paramatta - hybrid and flexible arrangements available.
• Ongoing role
• $248,580- $272,683 total remuneration payable

Your role
An exciting opportunity to lead DCJ's financial accounting, reporting and governance functions, and provide expert advice to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on financial accounting, reporting, analysis and related policy matters, with a key responsibility to managing the Department's relationships and delivery to internal and external stakeholders.
What you'll do
You will lead a diverse team in the delivery of DCJ's Financial Management and Reporting functions, including accounting, reporting and governance.
You will also:

• Drive the Department's financial accounting function to deliver strategically focused, high quality financial and accounting services to support the achievement of organisational objectives.
• Build the Department's capacity to analyse and improve its operational performance through sound Financial Management practices.
• Deliver expert advice to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on financial accounting, reporting, analysis and related policy matters, as well as on strategic financing solutions such as the use of payment solutions and financing of major transactions.
• Direct the review, development and implementation of financial reporting systems including identifying and mitigating risks.
• Manage taxation, reconciliation, forecasting, and other financial processes.
• Lead the management of DCJs' accounting policy and governance including technical accounting, tax and statutory reporting and financial delegations, ensuring policies remain relevant to the Department's operations.
• Oversee high performing teams to ensure the preparation of high-quality accounts for the Department.

• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to secure commitment to strategies and programs and provide Financial Management, support and information that ensures all financial obligations and priorities are met.

What we're looking for

• Passion and interest in creating safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through effective and response service delivery.
• Innovative thinking, with the ability to see the “bigger picture” in relation to service delivery.
• Strong financial background and expertise, with a well-rounded skillset across accounting, reporting, governance and compliance

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families, and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close: Sunday, 4 February 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact Joanna Casorzo on
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Lois Jebin on
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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
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Other Information
A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.