Manager, Research Accounting

• Rare opportunity in finance with a significant focus on research across the University
• Lead a strong team of finance professionals
• Competitive salary, flexible working, 17% super and so much more…

Job no: HRC0005775

Category: HEW 8

Salary Range: $107,800 - $125,767 plus 17% superannuation

Position: Full Time Continuing

Location: Newcastle (Callaghan) Campus

Our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here – Our Uni.

Our unit

Under the leadership of the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services aims to be an enabler of strategy through providing high-quality financial services and products that respond to the changing needs of the business and financial governance and provide tangible and measurable value to the University.

Financial Services covers Corporate Accounting and Treasury, Financial Planning and Reporting, Finance Business Support & Advisory, and Procure to Pay.

Be challenged and imagine with us

The Manager, Research Accounting is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of the Research Accounting team. Taking on a role that covers the University and its controlled entities, you would be responsible for maintaining, developing and implementing policies, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely outputs and reports to key stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Managing around $150 million in research income across the University, this is an exciting and complex role with the opportunity for engagement across various faculties and research divisions.

How will you inspire us

This is a rare opportunity if you are looking for a finance role with a significant focus on research across the University. We are looking for someone with strong technical skills in Research Accounting required for accuracy and completeness of advice. In addition, we need a strong leader who can motivate and manage a team ensuring deliverables are achieved.

You will have:

• Postgraduate qualification or progression towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education.
• Professional membership with CPA, ACCA or CAANZ (or working toward completion)
• Excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal, analytical and time management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to lead and develop a team with a focus on maintaining a positive team culture and promoting innovation.
• Proven ability to build relationships and deliver strategic support to a large group of internal customers and senior leaders within a large, complex organisation.

For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.

What we offer

This position will be offered as a HEW 8 full-time permanent role.

The remuneration range is from $107,800 - $125,767 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please click here.

The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

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Your next steps

Visit this page for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Paul Whaley, Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis on (02) 4921 8618 or via email at Paul.Whaley@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: 3rd April 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

The University of Newcas tle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

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