AddressJoin Our Team as a Service Manager Corporate Finance at Redland City Council!
Are you an accomplished finance manager looking to lead a vibrant team within a supportive, family-oriented environment? Redland City Council is searching for a talented Service Manager Corporate Finance to drive financial excellence and innovation across our organisation. If you have a solid background in financial accounting and are passionate about building positive relationships, this is the opportunity for you!
Why Redland City Council?
At Redland City Council, we prioritise work-life balance, professional growth, and a strong, supportive culture. Our team is dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. With our high appetite for change, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. This diverse role offers a good balance of strategic and operational work.
Guided by our Values, your responsibilities will include:
- Leadership and Development: Manage and inspire a team of direct reports, including the Taxation and Treasury, Corporate Financial Reporting, and Capital and Asset Accounting teams. Focus on staff development, and succession planning to create an attractive, rewarding workplace.
- Financial Management: Oversee financial accounting services, including management reporting, financial reporting, and financial reconciliations, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and local government legislation.
- Asset Accounting: Lead capital and asset accounting activities, including work in progress, depreciation, impairment, and valuation services. Develop and continuously review the corporate Long-Term Asset Management Plan.
- Corporate Taxation and Treasury: Manage the delivery of corporate taxation advice, compliance, and the lodgement of Federal and State tax returns. Oversee treasury functions to balance debt and investment portfolios, supporting cash flow forecasting for Council's working capital decisions.
- Customer Satisfaction: Foster effective professional relationships to deliver tailored financial information and support that enhance Council and community outcomes.
- Team Participation: Collaborate with the Financial Services management team to support the Chief Financial Officer and drive continuous improvement in financial services.
What you will bring to the role?
- Expertise: A strong financial accounting background with demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, methodologies, and systems. Applicants from public practice, audit or similar private practice experience and highly encouraged to apply.
- Leadership Skills: Proven track record in leading and developing staff in a team environment, with a focus on service excellence, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Customer Focus: A consistent history of delivering high-quality, customer-focused financial services with experience in statutory reporting, asset accounting, and annual accounts reconciliation.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and maintain positive relationships.
- Technical Proficiency: Well-developed computer literacy with experience in financial management systems and contemporary financial practices.
Eligibility:
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or equivalent
- Professional membership with CAANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent professional body
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and may be subject to a police check.
Why choose Redland City Council?
- Flexible Work Hours: Enjoy a standard 36.25-hour workweek with flexible arrangements to support your work-life balance. Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.
- Supportive Culture: Thrive in a family-oriented environment where leaders are incredibly supportive and teamwork is emphasised.
- Professional Growth: Access continuous learning and development opportunities, including CA or CPA membership.
- Variety and Influence: Work on a wide portfolio, including managing $3 million in capital assets, with significant influence within the finance team.
More reasons for loving working with us:
- Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
- Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break
- Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen
- Diverse secondment opportunities for career development
- Reward and recognition programs
- Wellbeing programs and social club
- Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers
- Visit our careers page to learn more
Ready to join us?
Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
- Cover letter (one page); and
- Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position (200485) can be obtained by contacting Kailesh Naidu on 07 3829 8***. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 13/06/2024.
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
