| Job Title: | Manager Financial Accounting |
| Job Type: | Permanent Full Time |
| Location: | Gold Coast |
| Classification: | Corporate Services |
| Client: | City of Gold Coast |
| Reference: | 3757 |
| Job Published: | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Closing Date: | 17 Nov 2025 |
Job Description
Manager Financial Accounting
City of Gold Coast | Bundall, QLD
Lead financial governance and reporting for one of Australia’s largest councils
Drive modernisation, uplift and stakeholder confidence
TRP $205K plus superannuation
City of Gold Coast is seeking an experienced financial leader to guide the evolution of its financial accounting function at a pivotal point in its transformation journey.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager Financial Accounting leads a team of approximately 29 staff and provides strategic and technical leadership for financial reporting and compliance. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for financial accounting, asset accounting, taxation, treasury and accounts payable. The role will play a central part in implementing contemporary financial practices to support the City’s $22B asset base, capital programs and future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead financial accounting, asset accounting, treasury, taxation and accounts payable functions.
Deliver high-quality statutory reporting and manage external audits.
Strengthen governance, internal controls and reporting integrity.
Modernise financial systems, reporting processes and team capability.
Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, including with executive leaders, councillors, auditors and financial institutions.
About You
You are a strategic and hands-on finance leader with deep technical expertise in financial accounting, reporting and governance. You bring the capability to modernise a respected function, the leadership to build a strong and collaborative team, and the confidence to engage across operational, executive and political environments. Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or commerce and CA or CPA accreditation. SAP experience advantageous.
Apply now: Download the applicant pack to view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application.
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Belinda Walker on 0411 449 447.
Applications close: 5pm Monday 17 November 2025 (AEST).
