Manager, Financial Accounting

South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Employee Assistance Program for you

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) in South Australia is seeking a Manager, Financial Accounting to lead the Financial Accounting Team. You will oversee financial reporting, compliance, and the preparation of statements for government agencies, ensuring timely and accurate information for decision-making.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships, drive improvements in governance, and manage financial and operational risks across service delivery, while guiding staff through

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of efficient and effective financial accounting and management services.
• Drive the preparation of financial statements, audit liaison activities and briefing processes.
• Strengthen financial accounting procedures, compliance and governance outcomes.
• Lead business improvements and change initiatives that enhance reporting quality, timeliness and accuracy.
• Identify and manage financial and operational risks across service delivery activities.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with client agencies, Audit SA and internal partners to achieve successful outcomes.

Job description

We are currently seeking applications for a Manager, Financial Accounting to join the Financial Accounting Team at the Department of Treasury & Finance.

What We Offer

• Work that matters—impact that shapes South Australia’s future
• Flexible working arrangements that support life and career
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

About Us

Picture a career that’s more than numbers. At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we’re building a world‑class Treasury for South Australia—one that’s innovative, collaborative, and future‑focused.

We’re South Australia’s lead agency for economic, digital, and financial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of the state, from enabling frontline services to driving digital transformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make life better for the people who call South Australia home.

Shared Services SA (SSSA) deliver essential business and finance services across areas of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax and financial accounting, and business systems which enable government agencies to focus on serving the community. SSSA support daily operations to driving innovation, your work at Shared Services SA powers the public sector behind the scenes.

Why This Role Matters

As a Manager, Financial Accounting, you will lead a high-performing financial accounting team that supports government agencies to meet their financial reporting and compliance obligations. Your leadership will help ensure accurate, timely and reliable financial information that enables sound decision-making and strengthens financial accountability across the South Australian public sector.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the delivery of efficient and effective financial accounting and management services.
• Drive the preparation of financial statements, audit liaison activities and briefing processes.
• Strengthen financial accounting procedures, compliance and governance outcomes.
• Lead business improvements and change initiatives that enhance reporting quality, timeliness and accuracy.
• Identify and manage financial and operational risks across service delivery activities.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with client agencies, Audit SA and internal partners to achieve successful outcomes.

Special Conditions

Refer to the Role Description for the key selection criteria and special conditions.

Enquiries

If you’d like to learn more, or for a confidential discussion, please contact:

Assistant Director, Financial Accounting

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

If you need any adjustments at any stage — such as receiving interview questions in advance or accessing materials in alternative formats — we’re here to support you.

Aboriginal Employment Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged, but not required, to join the SA Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Register. The register provides optional support and access to employment opportunities across the SA Public Sector.

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.