Director of Financial Control – Flexible NSW Govt (Fixed-Term)

Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Customer Service in NSW seeks a highly experienced Director Financial Control for a fixed-term appointment from November 2026 to 31 October 2027 in Sydney, with flexible working arrangements.

Reporting to the CFO Corporate Finance, you will oversee financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management and risk controls, ensuring accurate governance and reporting across the department while partnering with executives and external auditors to support strategic

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Membership of CA ANZ or CPA Australia is required.
• Experience leading financial governance, risk management and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial statements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legislation and taxation obligations.
• Oversee financial controls, audit processes and risk management frameworks.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and performance reporting to CFO and ELT.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial accounting

Statutory reporting

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA ANZ / CPA Australia membership

Job description

The Department of Customer Service in NSW seeks a highly experienced Director Financial Control for a fixed-term appointment from November 2026 to 31 October 2027 in Sydney, with flexible working arrangements.

Reporting to the CFO Corporate Finance, you will oversee financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management and risk controls, ensuring accurate governance and reporting across the department while partnering with executives and external auditors to support strategic