Director Financial Accounting

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous leave entitlements

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport in Perth seeks a Director Financial Accounting to lead financial accounting and statutory reporting for the Department and associated authorities.

You will report to the Chief Finance Officer, provide expert accounting advice, oversee finance systems (TechnologyOne) and drive governance, controls and continuous improvement across financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level qualification in finance, accounting or related discipline and current membership of an Australian accounting organisation.
• Extensive experience with financial management systems and data analysis.
• Experience applying accounting standards, legislation and frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior managers and senior decision making.
• Significant experience in leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of financial accounting and statutory reporting for the Department and nominated Statutory Authorities.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, Treasurer's Instructions and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Provide expert advice on complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Oversee Finance Systems, including TechnologyOne administration and optimisation.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement in governance and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Team management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor level qualification in finance/accounting

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

About the department

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

About the department CITS is a diverse agency that supports all Western Australians by giving them opportunities to reach their potential and live their very best lives. Staff in our department work across the portfolios of creative industries; sport and recreation; tourism and multicultural interests. We’re also responsible for supporting major events and infrastructure projects throughout WA:

• We support a sustainable arts and cultural sector that facilitates social and economic wellbeing by building capacity of the sector, the provision of funding and grants, progressing infrastructure projects, providing research, policy, information and support.
• We help maintain a strong and diverse sport and recreation sector by removing barriers to participation, providing funding and support for the sector through grants, infrastructure and major capital projects.
• We promote and support multiculturalism, through the Office of Multicultural Interests, which strengthens communities to ensure WA is a vibrant and effective multicultural society.
• We champion WA’s tourism industry and promote Western Australia as an incredible destination.
• We support the people of WA, including First Nations peoples, to connect to their culture and history through Aboriginal History Western Australia, and the State Records Office.

Why work with us?

Our diverse organisation is supported by talented people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace. If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team! We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs. We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply. CITS is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. For further information on CITS, visit our website . You can also keep up to date on CITS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn .

About Finance

As part of the Capability and Performance Division, the Finance Directorate drives the delivery of financial planning, management, and accounting services for CITS. It plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making by providing expert advice, guidance, and reporting that supports the achievement of financial business plans and operational outcomes.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our team as Director Financial Accounting. In this key leadership role, you will lead the delivery of financial accounting and statutory reporting services for the Department and nominated Statutory Authorities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Treasurer's Instructions and Australian Accounting Standards. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will provide expert advice on complex accounting, taxation and financial reporting matters, while leading a high-performing team responsible for financial governance, statutory reporting, financial systems oversight and transaction processing. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong financial controls, managing relationships with the Office of the Auditor General, and driving continuous improvement through technology, automation and process innovation. In this role, you will lead the Finance Systems function, overseeing the administration and optimisation of TechnologyOne and associated financial platforms. You will provide leadership to a high-performing team, ensuring finance systems deliver reliable information, strong governance outcomes and compliance with financial management requirements. As a member of the Finance leadership team, you will also contribute to strategic planning and organisational initiatives, ensuring financial accounting services are responsive to business needs and aligned with whole-of-government requirements.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A bachelor level qualification in finance, accounting or related discipline and current membership of a professional accounting organisation within Australia.
• Substantial experience and skills in the use of contemporary financial management systems with strong skills in data analysis, and a high level of conceptual and analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Extensive experience in applying accounting standards, financial management legislation, policies and frameworks, including the development and implementation of accounting policies, preparation and analysis of financial statements, and the effective use of financial management information systems within large and complex organisations.
• A high level of stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to build relationships with senior managers and ability to influence strategic and tactical decisions.
• Significant experience and well-developed skills in leading and managing teams.

We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available.

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity for career and leadership development in a collaborative environment that values diversity and recognises and respects contributions from all.

• flexible working options
• generous leave entitlements
• access to a broad range of wellbeing benefits

Location

This role is based at 246 Vincent St, Leederville, Perth WA.

Closing date

Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST)