Lead Principal Accountant — Strategy, Reporting & Improvement

Richmond Valley Council; Casino; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compassionate leave

Long service leave

Volunteer leave

Training & development

Fitness Passport

Yoga and meditation

Health & Wellbeing Day

EAP

Job summary

Richmond Valley Council is seeking a Principal Accountant to lead the finance team and provide strategic financial advice across the organisation. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial systems, reporting and process improvements to support council delivery and operations.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience leading finance teams, strong knowledge of budgeting and accounting standards, and the ability to drive changes that improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance teams and delivering quality financial and management accounting services.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, accounting standards and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, lead change and implement business process improvements.
• Ability to build effective relationships, manage competing priorities and provide clear financial advice to support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff to provide high-quality financial systems, financial reporting and business process improvement in line with Council's plans.
• Provide strategic financial advice to support informed decision-making and deliver timely, compliant financial services.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across financial processes.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Payroll

Accounting standards

Legislation

Job description

Richmond Valley Council is seeking a Principal Accountant to lead the finance team and provide strategic financial advice across the organisation. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial systems, reporting and process improvements to support council delivery and operations.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience leading finance teams, strong knowledge of budgeting and accounting standards, and the ability to drive changes that improve efficiency and