Manager, Finance Technical Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parramatta office location

Permanent full-time opportunity

Salary commensurate with experience +

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking an experienced technical accounting leader to advise on complex issues, shape enterprise-wide policy and governance, and support evolving regulatory requirements. This role collaborates with senior stakeholders, tackling complex transactions and building finance capability across the department.

Based in Parramatta, the role offers a permanent full-time opportunity with salary ranges from $154,231 to $178,369

Qualifications

• 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 practical outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of financial governance, accounting policy and reporting requirements in large environments.
• Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders through clear, practical, risk-informed advice.
• Continuous improvement mindset to enhance policies, frameworks, controls or governance practices.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment navigating complex issues.
• Collaborative approach to developing others through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted expert advice on complex accounting issues and influence financial decision-making.
• Shape enterprise-wide accounting policies and governance frameworks.
• Support the department's response to evolving accounting matters and regulatory requirements.
• Build capability across the wider finance community by sharing expertise.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to navigate complex transactions and improve governance practices.
• Help others navigate technical accounting challenges with confidence and clarity.

Skills

Technical accounting

Stakeholder influence

Accounting standards

Governance

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Tertiary degree in accountancy/finance

CPA/CA membership

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
• Office location – Parramatta
• 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

• 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.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

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.

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.

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

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability.
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.