Financial Operations Manager

• Great Team
• Family Friendly with Work Life Balance
• Subsidised Vehicle With Private Use

About the company

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Financial Operations Manager to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide “best value” services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

About the role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of payroll, accounts payable, systems, asset accounting and budgeting within the Finance team and has responsibility for ensuring Council meets its tax obligations, most notably in the areas of PAYG, GST and FBT.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in Business, Finance or related field of study
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to build and foster a strong team spirit
• Demonstrated experience in oversight of payroll, accounts payable and asset accounting functions
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements
• Demonstrated experience in establishment and maintenance of internal controls
• Proven excellent written and oral communication and inter-personal skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Broad knowledge of PAYG, GST and FBT taxation obligations
• Previous involvement in the preparation of corporate budgets and periodic review of them
• A current Police Check

What we offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

• Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
• An employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities
• The convenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Don Johnston on (02) 9911 3512.

Salary range:

Up to $137K per annum, (including super) dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate.

Closing date:

Applications close Sunday 13 April 2025.