Integration Analyst – Perpetual Wealth Management

Perpetual; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) seeks a Manager, Finance Technical Accounting to lead complex accounting policy and governance across a large, diverse organisation in NSW. You will provide trusted advice on accounting issues, influence decisions, and shape enterprise-wide policies.

Key responsibilities include building capability within the finance community, navigating evolving regulatory requirements, and ensuring governance practices meet high

Qualifications

• Deep technical accounting expertise and passion for applying standards to real-world challenges.
• Experience providing trusted advice on complex accounting matters with practical outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of financial governance, policy and reporting in large/complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex accounting issues and influence financial decision-making.
• Shape enterprise-wide accounting policies and governance frameworks.
• Build capability across the finance community through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Technical accounting

Stakeholder influence

Policy and governance

Analytical skills

Coaching and mentoring

Education

CPA/CA membership

Accountancy/Finance degree

Job description

Manager, Finance Technical Accounting

Job Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Are you the person colleagues turn to when they need clarity on a complex accounting issue?
• Permanent full-time opportunity, 35 hours/week
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 + superannuation + leave loading

The Financial Control and Reporting team within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) delivers enterprise-wide financial governance, assurance and policy frameworks across the portfolio.

We partner with senior leaders, NSW Treasury, the Audit Office and key stakeholders across the department to navigate complex accounting and reporting matters, improve financial governance, and respond to emerging challenges including climate-related financial reporting and evolving regulatory requirements.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced technical accounting leader who enjoys working at the intersection of accounting standards, policy, governance and strategic decision-making. In this role, you will provide trusted expert advice on complex accounting issues, influence financial decision-making, shape enterprise-wide accounting policies and governance frameworks, and support the department's response to emerging and evolving accounting matters.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, tackle complex transactions, drive improvements to accounting policies and governance practices, and ensure the organisation remains responsive to evolving accounting and regulatory requirements. You will also play a key role in building capability across the broader finance community, sharing your expertise and helping others navigate technical accounting challenges with confidence.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, influencing decision-making and shaping financial governance across a large and diverse organisation, this is a role where your expertise will have genuine impact.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Deep technical accounting expertise and a passion for applying accounting standards to real-world business challenges.
• Experience providing trusted advice on complex accounting matters, with the ability to balance technical accuracy with practical outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of financial governance, accounting policy and reporting requirements within a large or complex environment.
• The ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels through clear, practical and risk-informed sound advice.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience enhancing policies, frameworks, controls or governance practices.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement when navigating complex or ambiguous issues.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing the capability of others through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accountancy, commerce, finance or relevant discipline, or relevant work experience.
• Recognised professional accounting body (CPA or CA) full membership.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Sunday, 18 Oct 2026 at 11:55PM.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.