Manager, Asset Accounting

Greater Wester Water is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

- We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
- Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
- Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
- Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
- Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
- Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
- Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled finance leader to shape the future of asset accounting within a dynamic organisation. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager, Asset Accounting will drive capability uplift, excellence, and high performance while ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. You’ll partner with finance and business stakeholders to strengthen governance over total investment spend (TOTEX), co‑develop robust financial review processes, and enhance enterprise‑wide reporting and insights. This role offers the chance to combine leadership, technical expertise, and strategic influence to deliver meaningful financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

- Provide strategic leadership to drive commercial thinking, high performance, and capability development across the Asset Accounting team.
- Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion.
- Manage an annual investment portfolio of ~$300M, challenging practices and introducing innovative solutions.
- Partner with finance and business stakeholders to embed a total investment approach and strengthen financial governance.
- Enhance business case review processes, tools, and systems for accurate oversight, financial analysis, asset capitalisation, and timely reporting.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, influence stakeholders, manage risks, and align investment outcomes with strategic goals.
- Translate enterprise strategy into actionable plans, inspire innovation and sustainable outcomes, and champion GWW’s culture while supporting employee growth and development.

Skills & Experience

- Strong expertise in CAPEX/OPEX solutions and financial accounting.
- In‑depth knowledge of accounting standards and asset accounting in complex environments.
- Proven leadership ability with experience driving team performance and organisational change.
- Skilled in data analysis, process improvement, and delivering operational efficiencies.
- Strong understanding of regulatory and commercial frameworks in government or utility sectors.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- High integrity, results focus, and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page). Applications close Wednesday 26th November 2025.

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

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