Director Financial Control

NSW Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Customer Service seeks a Director Financial Control for a fixed-term role from November 2026 to 31 October 2027. The role leads financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management, taxation, governance and financial controls across DCS, reporting to the CFO.

The successful candidate will oversee a high-performing team, engage with NSW Treasury, auditors and senior executives to drive accurate reporting and informed decision-making while enhancing financial maturity

Qualifications

• Significant leadership in financial accounting and control.
• Experience managing annual financial statements and external audits.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and public sector finance.
• Membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CA ANZ or CPA Australia).

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of DCS financial statements and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legislation, Treasury requirements and taxation.
• Oversee financial controls, audit processes and risk management frameworks.
• Provide strategic financial analysis, advice and performance reporting to the CFO and ELT.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting.
• Lead treasury and cash management activities to optimise liquidity.
• Coordinate the CFO Certification process.
• Build relationships with Audit and Risk Committee, NSW Treasury and senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic finance

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting degree

CA ANZ / CPA membership

Job description

• Duration: Fixed-term opportunity from November 2026 to 31 October 2027
• Location: Sydney, NSW (with flexible working arrangements available)
• Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

Corporate Finance, Department of Customer Service

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is seeking applications from suitably qualified internal and external candidates for the role of Director Financial Control for a fixed-term opportunity commencing November 2026 through to 31 October 2027.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance leader to play a critical role in shaping DCS's financial stewardship, governance and reporting outcomes while supporting strategic decision-making across one of NSW Government's largest and most diverse clusters.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director Financial Control provides leadership and strategic oversight of financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management, taxation, compliance, risk management and financial controls across DCS. The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining strong governance frameworks and partnering with senior executives to drive informed decision-making and organisational performance.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team and work closely with senior stakeholders across DCS, NSW Treasury, auditors and other government agencies to ensure financial management practices support the Department's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

The Director Financial Control will:

• Lead the preparation of DCS financial statements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation, Treasury requirements and taxation obligations.
• Oversee financial controls, audit processes and risk management frameworks.
• Provide strategic financial analysis, advice and performance reporting to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities.
• Lead treasury and cash management activities to optimise liquidity and financial sustainability.
• Facilitate the DCS CFO Certification process.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including Audit and Risk Committee (ARC), NSW Treasury, Audit Office and senior business leaders across DCS.
• Develop capability and financial management maturity across the organisation.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative finance executive who can operate confidently in a complex environment and influence outcomes at the most senior levels.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience in financial accounting, financial control, statutory reporting or equivalent functions.
• Extensive experience managing annual financial statement preparation and external audits.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, public sector financial management and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading financial governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills.
• A track record of delivering organisational improvement through finance systems, process enhancement and operational excellence.
• The ability to provide trusted advice to senior executives and support organisational decision-making through high-quality insights and analysis.
• A leadership style that promotes collaboration, accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) or CPA Australia.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Influence financial strategy and governance across a major NSW Government department.
• Lead a team of finance professionals delivering critical financial stewardship functions.
• Work closely with the executive leadership team and key external stakeholders.
• Drive meaningful reform and strengthen financial management capability across the organisation.
• Contribute to outcomes that support the people and businesses of New South Wales.

Closing Date: Sunday, 1st November 2026 at 11:59pm.

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