Senior Technical Accounting Leader - Policy & Governance

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Manager, Finance Technical Accounting to lead the technical accounting function.

You will provide expert advice on complex accounting issues, shape enterprise-wide policies and governance, and partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making in a large, evolving environment. This permanent full-time role offers a meaningful impact on NSW's financial governance.

Qualifications

• Deep technical accounting expertise and ability to apply accounting standards.
• Experience providing trusted advice on complex accounting matters.
• Strong knowledge of financial governance, policy and reporting requirements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders with clear, practical, risk-informed advice.
• Continuous improvement mindset; enhance policies and governance practices.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to coach others.
• Tertiary qualifications in accountancy, commerce, finance, or relevant discipline.
• CPA or CA full membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex accounting issues.
• Influence financial decision-making and policy.
• Shape accounting policies and governance frameworks.
• Support response to emerging accounting matters.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the department.
• Build capability across the finance community through mentoring.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Trusted accounting advice

Financial governance knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Coaching and mentoring

Tertiary qualifications

CPA/CA membership

Education

Accounting degree

Commerce/Finance degree

CPA/CA membership

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Manager, Finance Technical Accounting to lead the technical accounting function.

You will provide expert advice on complex accounting issues, shape enterprise-wide policies and governance, and partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making in a large, evolving environment. This permanent full-time role offers a meaningful impact on NSW's financial governance.