Manager of Finance & Technology

• Join a dedicated team and ensure professional management of finance and technology functions!
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight with relocation assistance plus ongoing learning and development, leaseback vehicle, 15 days accumulative annual sick leave and access to a EAP (Employee Assistance Program)!
• Salary up to $148,000 including super!

Here at Tenterfield Shire Council, our mission is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle" through a range of collaborative initiatives with our community.

We are a close-knit and dedicated team that cultivates a community spirit and promotes a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services. We really live and breathe our values each and every day. They are:

• Integrity: ensuring openness and honesty in all our activities.
• Community focus: delivering prompt, courteous and helpful service.
• Accountability: accepting responsibility for providing quality services and information.
• Respect: treating people with courtesy, dignity and fairness regardless of our personal feelings about the person or issue.
• Excellence: being recognised for providing services and programs that aim for best practice.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and are central to our success. In this role, you will be working with a team that feels empowered and challenged while fostering an emphasis on work/life balance.

Your Opportunity:

Tenterfield Shire Council is looking for a full-time Manager Finance & Technology based in Tenterfield, NSW.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, this role is responsible for leading the finance and technology functions of Council, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, driving strategic financial planning, and overseeing information systems.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing financial operations, including budgeting, rates, financial reporting, taxation, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll
• Acting as the Responsible Accounting Officer, ensuring budgetary control and compliance with financial regulations
• Leading the preparation and submission of financial statements, grant acquittals, and investment reports
• Overseeing Council’s Long-Term Financial Plan, ensuring financial sustainability
• Managing Council’s investment portfolio and financial assets
• Developing and implementing the Technology Strategic Plan
• Coordinating external audits, addressing audit recommendations, and maintaining compliance with internal controls
• Delivering business improvements by identifying financial risks and opportunities
• Leading and mentoring a team of finance and IT professionals to ensure operational efficiency
• Managing vendor relationships and external financial service providers
• Ensuring financial training and compliance initiatives are up to date
• Promoting a culture of financial integrity, innovation, and strategic leadership within the organisation

To find out more please read the position description.

You’ll be great in this role because:

To qualify, you will need tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related discipline. A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a similar leadership role will also be essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience in local government finance and accounting functions
• Accountant with CA/CPA full membership
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and financial management systems
• Expertise in treasury, loans management, and financial compliance

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to drive financial sustainability. You are a strong leader and communicator with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team while fostering collaboration across the organisation. Your attention to detail, accountability, and commitment to good governance will make you a perfect fit for this role.

This is a senior leadership position for a forward-thinking finance professional who thrives on making strategic financial decisions, managing compliance, and leading digital transformation within a dynamic local government environment.

Please Note: The successful candidate must have a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence and hold, or be willing to obtain, a National Criminal History Record Check prior to commencing employment.

What you will get from Tenterfield Shire Council

This role comes with a salary up to $148,000 including super dependent on experience. You will also have access to fantastic benefits, including a 9-day fortnight, leaseback vehicle, 15 days accumulative annual sick leave, ongoing professional development opportunities and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

This is your opportunity to get out of the city and enjoy a quiet and relaxing life in this beautiful and picturesque part of Regional New South Wales. Relocation assistance is available, and we will help and support your move to Tenterfield.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't wait – Apply Now!