Chief Financial Officer

We are looking for a suitably qualified Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance team.  You will be responsible for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial and associated strategic financial risk management activities of Council. This includes direct responsibility for providing a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to all functional areas of Council, ensuring appropriate financial corporate policies, guidelines and procedures are maintained; and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements including the Local Government Act 1993.The successful applicant will have:Substantial practical experience at a senior or executive level in a financial management discipline.Professional knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and their application.Well developed analytical skills with the capacity to think and act strategically, including the ability to prepare, review, monitor and evaluate strategic and business plans.A demonstrated ability to provide authoritative advice, together with an aptitude for negotiation, and problem solving skills in dealing in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrated coaching and leadership skills, together with the ability to develop a strong team performance culture.Qualifications required: A degree in commerce, business or related discipline majoring in accounting plus extensive experience in a relevant position, together with full membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.Position Hours: Full-Time, 76 hours fortnight - 5 year Contract. Salary package - Wage, Vehicle and Superannuation - negotiable $165,000+For further information on this position, contact Tracey Ehrlich, Acting Corporate Services Director on (03) 6216 6800.GCC Employee benefits:Free parkingCorporate Banking BenefitsCorporate discounts on gym membershipCorporate offers on Private Health InsuranceHybrid & Flexible Working ArrangementsLearning & Development opportunitiesSocial ClubEAP servicesLow interest personal loans (LGAT)How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. To be considered for this role, all applicants must:Address the key selection criteria in the Position DescriptionProvide a current ResumeProvide evidence of Covid-19 vaccinationsProvide a current National Police Check Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 18 December 2022Position Description - CFO AUD Glenorchy 7010