Hybrid Finance Controller & Financial Reporting Lead

Sydney Water; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Growth programs

Wellbeing support

Private health insurance

Parental leave

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting, policy development and technical accounting advice. You will oversee month-end and year-end reporting, manage the Financial Accountants, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislation.

You will provide technical insight on accounting, manage audit relationships, and drive policy improvements while supporting a large, asset-intensive organisation in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting policy.
• Experience in large, complex, asset-intensive or regulated organisations.
• Ability to coach and lead direct reports and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of monthly management (Corporate Performance) reporting processes.
• Oversee statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements.
• Manage the Audit NSW liaison and respond to audit queries.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting policy

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Sydney Water is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting, policy development and technical accounting advice. You will oversee month-end and year-end reporting, manage the Financial Accountants, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislation.

You will provide technical insight on accounting, manage audit relationships, and drive policy improvements while supporting a large, asset-intensive organisation in a hybrid work environment.