Chief Financial Officer
Job No:
64607
Location:
Coolah, NSW
- Take your career in finance to the next level!
- Work a 35 hour work week (includes a 19 day month) in a picturesque regional town!
- Generous remuneration package from $108,556 to $123,881 (including super), with the opportunity to leaseback a fully maintained vehicle!
- 4 bedroom Council house available at market value with salary sacrificing options!
About the Organisation and the Region
Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway mid-way between Brisbane and Melbourne and features the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. With a population of nearly 10,000 and a land area of more than 12,000 sq kms, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas of Central West NSW.
The beautiful country town of Coolah is located just over 4 hours north-west of Sydney and around one hour from the exciting Mudgee wine region and the upper Hunter Valley. Coolah and the Warrumbungle Shire offers a wealth of outdoor activities for its residents, including bush walking in the local national parks (including the renowned Warrumbungle National Park and Coolah Tops), fishing, bike riding, horse riding, and much more.
The stunning night skies, formed by a combination of low pollution, very low humidity and limited cloud cover make the Warrumbungle Shire and particularly Coonabarabran an ideal location for serious astronomers and amateur star gazers alike.
Warrumbungle Shire Council is a progressive organisation committed to providing a high level of service to the residents of the Shire. Council is a family friendly workplace that values and invests in its staff. Council’s work is challenging and rewarding, and Council staff make a positive contribution to the community.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the relaxed country atmosphere while making a clear contribution to the community you live in.
About the Opportunity
Warrumbungle Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer to join its friendly team in Coolah, NSW.
As the leader of Warrumbungle Shire Council's financial team you will be responsible for directing the overall financial affairs of Warrumbungle Shire Council and strategically developing policy to maximise revenue from investments.
Specifically, your duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Oversee revenue management requirements, specifically those relating to rates/charges, and associated debt collection, ensuring performance standards are maintained;
- Prepare Council’s financial statements and associated information for the Annual Report and Coordinate the Council’s Grant Commission Return and organise all Grant acquittals;
- Manage/Review Council’s internal control procedures in the organisation and liaise with Council’s external auditors to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and standards;
- Participate in the development and policy making of Council’s corporate objectives, in particular those related to good governance;
- Ensure appropriate development, co-ordination, integration and provision of Integrated Planning and Reporting skills and processes;
- Oversee preparation of operating and capital expenditure budgets and programs;
- Manage financial operations in relation to commercial agreements; and
- Preparation of quarterly budgets reviews.
This rewarding role is ideal for an accounting professional holding degree-level qualifications and CPA or ACA accreditation. You will have significant experience in the management and control of financial accounting systems as well as demonstrated ability in long-term, strategic financial planning and reporting.
You will have a strong working knowledge of relevant accounting standards, local government codes of accounting practice and the proven ability to prepare financial statements.
As a strong communicator with well developed leadership and interpersonal skills, you will also have the ability to lead and manage a large team of direct and indirect reports.
For more information please read the Position Description here.
About the Benefits
In exchange for your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package from $108,556 to $123,881 (including super), 35 hour work week as well as access to a 4 bedroom Council house available with salary sacrificing options!
With a fully maintained vehicle available on a leaseback arrangement and access to generous leave provisions including 15 days of personal/sick leave per year as well as one rostered day off per month you will have the perfect work/life balance to enjoy the beautiful countryside of the region.
Warrumbungle Shire Council takes training and professional development seriously and you'll be afforded generous training and study leave to ensure that your skills and knowledge are always on the cutting edge.
Escape the bustle of city life and advance your career with a growing regional council in a beautiful location - APPLY NOW!