Director, Financial Accounting & Compliance

ACCC; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCC is seeking a Director of Financial Accounting to lead a small team, report to the Chief Finance Officer, and shape critical accounting and assurance outcomes. You will provide trusted guidance on complex financial matters and engage with senior executives on governance and accountability.

The role offers broad organisational influence, with opportunities to strengthen controls, systems and capability in a dynamic, national agency delivering meaningful outcomes for Australians.

Qualifications

• Extensive executive-level experience leading financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Advanced technical accounting expertise aligned with Australian Accounting Standards; capability in complex matters.
• Strong track record delivering accurate, complete and timely financial accounting, compliance and assurance outcomes.
• Sound executive judgement with ability to balance delivery, audit, and long-term strategy.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills for senior decision-makers.
• Proven people leadership with ability to sustain a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Accounting function at ACCC.
• Deliver statutory reporting, audit and compliance outcomes.
• Provide authoritative technical and strategic advice to executives.
• Strengthen financial governance and organisational performance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Technical accounting

Audit & compliance

Strategic advisory

Communication & negotiation

People leadership

Education

Accounting/Finance tertiary qualification

CPA/CA professional membership

Tools

TechnologyOne

Central Budget Management System

Job description

ACCC is seeking a Director of Financial Accounting to lead a small team, report to the Chief Finance Officer, and shape critical accounting and assurance outcomes. You will provide trusted guidance on complex financial matters and engage with senior executives on governance and accountability.

The role offers broad organisational influence, with opportunities to strengthen controls, systems and capability in a dynamic, national agency delivering meaningful outcomes for Australians.