Assistant Director Financial Reporting

Council Jobs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

The City and Environment Directorate (CED) of the ACT Government seeks an Assistant Director to join the Financial Reporting team within the Strategic Finance Branch. You will support timely, accurate financial reporting, including month-end and annual processes, and help prepare financial statements and balance sheet analyses.

You will engage with stakeholders to provide clear insights while working in a flexible, inclusive environment that supports hybrid/ flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance, business or economics are highly desirable.
• Membership of, or progress towards, a professional accounting qualification (CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting for the Directorate, including month-end and annual reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, manage balance sheet, perform reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide insights and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance, business or economics

Membership of, or progress towards, CA ANZ or CPA Australia or equivalent

Job description

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 16618
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 November 2026
Contact Officer: Amy Sleeman on***********@act.gov.auor(02) 6205 4***

Details: The City and Environment Directorate (CED) brings together the people, services and systems that shape Canberra’s future. We are a Directorate with a bold purpose to deliver smarter, more connected services that respond to the needs of our Territory and community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced AssistantDirector to join the Financial Reporting team within the Strategic Finance Branch.

The position is responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting outcomes for the Directorate, including month-end and annual reporting, financial statement preparation, balance sheet management, reconciliations, financial analysis and stakeholder engagement.

The team operates in a supportive environment, with ample opportunity to apply strategic thinking and further develop your technical, communication and critical analysis skills.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance, business or economics are highly desirable.
• Membership of, or progress towards, a professional accounting qualification (CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent) is desirable.

Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Flexible Working/Hybrid Options: Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. Australian Defence Force: Current and former ADF members are encouraged to apply.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.