Director Corporate Services/ Chief Finance Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a senior executive to contribute to strategic direction and corporate performance within the Office. The role leads finance, governance, facilities, procurement and IT teams, ensuring robust budgeting, reporting and compliance with statutory requirements.

The position requires professional accounting qualifications (CPA/MIPA/CA) and a track record of operating under public sector governance and accountability frameworks.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one of CPA Australia, or CA, or MIPA/FIPA membership.
• Experience leading corporate finance, governance, procurement, IT and facilities functions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic direction and corporate performance as part of the Senior Management Team.
• Lead finance, governance, facilities, procurement and information technology teams.
• Prepare annual budget and provide internal and external financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and liaise with internal auditors and the Queensland Audit Office.
• Ensure compliance with Fringe Benefits Tax and GST legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Governance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Education

CPA Australia / MIPA / FIPA or CA membership

Job description

You will:contribute to the overall strategic direction and corporate performance of the Office as a member of the Senior Management Teamwork collaboratively, across corporate and operational areas, to deliver complex programs of work that respond to strategic direction, public sector obligations and emerging issueslead and manage finance, governance, facilities, procurement and information technology teams to plan, implement, review and improve areas of corporate activityundertake obligations prescribed in the Financial Accountability Act 2009, Section 77(b) for the CFO including:providing independent reviews, forecasts, and analysis of financial performanceleading preparation of the annual budget, in consultation with senior management and providing ongoing internal and external financial reportingpreparing financial material including annual financial statements to facilitate discharge of the office's statutory reporting obligations, including managing relationship with internal auditors and Queensland Audit Officemanagement of financial aspects of the Office's annual service delivery statement preparation including budget submissions, financial and budgetary information, including cash management, capital funding and ad-hoc requests from Queensland Treasuryensuring compliance with the Fringe Benefits Tax, and Goods and Services Tax Legislation including ensuring preparation of associated statutory returnsprovide authoritative professional advice and solutions to the Ombudsman and senior leadership on strategic and operational matters related to financial management, governance, information technology and compliance matters including risks and implications associated with operationsbuild a positive and productive workplace culture; and model exemplary standards of personal integrity and ethicslead the development and implementation of significant projects and policies, including interpretation of legislation and standards to ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirementsprepare reports, submissions and correspondence on complex issues, and coach and support team members in this workrepresent the Office in engagements and negotiations with central agencies, peer agencies, suppliers, unions and staff.You will be expected to:model exemplary standards of personal integrity and ethics and demonstrate the Office's values in all interactions internal and external to the Officeadhere to the Office Code of Conduct and values, workplace health and safety legislation, confidentiality policies; all other relevant policies, directives and legislationprovide support and guidance for a culturally inclusive and safe workplace, ensuring cultural identity and perspectives are valuedmeet personal performance expectations and standardsshow leadership in continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of best practice standards, policies and processes in work undertaken.undertake other duties specified by the Executive Director Corporate Strategy from time to time.Mandatory qualificationsYou must hold at least one of the following qualifications to be appointed to this position:a certified practising accountant certificate conferred by CPA Australia; ora chartered accountant certificate conferred by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand; ormembership of the Institute of Public Accountants and be entitled to use the letters 'MIPA' or 'FIPA'.Please refer to the information provided under 'Are you the right person for the job' in the role description for further details.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.