Director, Financial Accounting, EL2, Corporate (EA2026/211)

ACCC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCC invites applications for the Director, Financial Accounting, a high-impact leadership role reporting to the Chief Finance Officer. You will lead a small team, shape critical accounting outcomes and provide trusted advice on complex matters to senior executives.

This position offers broad organisational influence and close collaboration with government stakeholders. You will oversee statutory reporting, governance and assurance, ensuring accurate financial statements, tax obligations and

Qualifications

• Extensive executive-level experience leading financial accounting and statutory reporting in a large, complex organisation.
• Advanced technical accounting expertise with Australian Accounting Standards and Commonwealth framework knowledge.
• Strong track record delivering accurate financial accounting, compliance and assurance outcomes.
• Sound executive judgment and ability to lead at pace while balancing delivery, audit and longer-term strategy.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills for senior decision-makers.
• Proven people leadership, resilience and accountability in high-performing teams.
• Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance and current CPA/CA membership.
• Baseline security clearance holder or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial accounting

Statutory reporting

Audit & compliance

Communication & negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

CPA/CA member

Education

Accounting/finance degree

Job description

• Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
• Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
• Do you want to lead a team and oversee core financial accounting activities and provide authoritative advice and assurance to the CFO and senior executives on financial accountability, reporting and Commonwealth resource management obligations.

• Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
• Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
• Do you want to lead a team and oversee core financial accounting activities and provide authoritative advice and assurance to the CFO and senior executives on financial accountability, reporting and Commonwealth resource management obligations.

Then this is the place for you!

At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.

We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do As The Director Financial Accounting

The Director, Financial Accounting is a high-impact leadership opportunity at the centre of the ACCC’s financial stewardship. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will lead a small team, shape critical accounting and assurance outcomes, and provide trusted advice to senior executives on complex financial matters. The role offers broad organisational influence, strong engagement with key government stakeholders and the opportunity to strengthen systems, controls and capability in an organisation delivering meaningful outcomes for Australians.

The Four Key Tasks Are

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

About You

In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

Role

All candidates are expected to meet the APS Integrated Leadership Profile (ILS) for the classification advertised and demonstrate the Secretaries’ Charter of Leadership Behaviours . This role in particular requires:

• Extensive executive-level experience leading financial accounting and statutory reporting, including annual financial statements, taxation obligations and the resolution of complex audit and audit committee matters in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation.
• Advanced technical accounting expertise, with demonstrated experience applying Australian Accounting Standards and, preferably, the Commonwealth financial framework to complex matters such as asset recognition, valuation and classification, major ICT projects and accounting position papers.
• A strong record of delivering accurate, complete and timely financial accounting, compliance and assurance outcomes in a complex and highly regulated environment.
• Sound executive judgement and the ability to lead at pace, balancing immediate delivery, audit and compliance obligations with longer-term financial strategy, systems improvement and organisational capability.
• Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial matters into clear, practical advice for senior decision-makers and non-financial audiences.
• Proven people leadership, resilience and accountability, with the ability to resolve complex issues and sustain an engaged, high-performing team.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or finance and current membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or an equivalent recognised professional accounting body.
• Hold, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Baseline security clearance.

The Following Job Specific Criteria Are Also Highly Desirable

• Substantial Australian Government experience.
• Experience in TechnologyOne and the Central Budget Management System.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

Salary: EL2 $148,287 - $173,778 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Sharon Alley, 02 6243 1213

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 15 November 2026