Principal Accountant

Permanent Full Time - Casino

The Richmond Valley is in the heart of the Northern Rivers, with wide open spaces and room to grow. We're a down-to-earth, friendly community - where you can still enjoy the welcome of a country town, a family holiday by the beach, or a campfire under the open sky.

It's a place of opportunity, where you can get a start in life or find the change you've been looking for - build a home, raise a family, or buy your first acreage. Success is earned through hard work, persistence, and the courage to get back on your feet in hard times.

Our organisation is defined by integrity and passion in what we do. When challenges come, we endure, we recover, and we rise once again to rebuild. Our people are connected through a shared love of this place and in serving our community.
 

About you

We are looking for a confident and experienced finance professional who can lead a high-performing team and provide strategic financial advice across Council.

• 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.

You will be a solutions-focused and collaborative leader who takes pride in delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial services while contributing to the broader performance and success of Council.

About the role

The primary purpose of the role is to lead staff to provide high-quality financial systems, financial reporting and business process improvement in line with Council's delivery and operational plans. 

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $116,116 to $133,530 pa + 12% superannuation

Contact: Ryan Gaiter, Director Organisational Services or Hayley Martin, Manager Finance and Performance - (02) •••• •300

NOTE: Please read the role description for more information regarding key accountabilities of the role, essential qualifications and obligations.
 

What we offer

Richmond Valley Council offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

• A Leave Management Policy providing compassionate leave, LSL after 5 years and volunteer leave to name a few
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Free yoga and meditation each week
• A fun Health & Wellbeing Day
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online via Council's website https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/council/working-with-us/positions-vacant/

For further information about our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team on (02) •••• •318 or ••••@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au

Council is committed to creating a workforce that celebrates inclusion, diversity and equality. We believe our employees are a reflection of the diverse community we serve and are proud to support equal opportunities for all of the Richmond Valley.