Coordinator Management Accounting

Lead accountability for the management accounting function
Provide strategic analysis
$125,178 - $140,153 per annum (plus Super and monthly RDO)
Exciting 12 month, fixed term opening in a key finance leadership role to guide a team and ensure efficient delivery of management accounting in our renown metro Council.
A little bit about the role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer the position is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis to support for the whole of Council. The incumbent will have lead accountability for the management accounting function including the preparation and adoption of the Annual Budget. It requires strategic analysis of economic factors such as prices, wages and interest rates and the updating of Council’s 10-year Long Term Financial Plan.
Leadership and management are prime functions of the role which involves providing guidance, support, feedback, coaching and training to staff development to ensure their continued development. The position provides strategic advice to all Council departments relating to budgeting, planning and finance related issues.
A little bit about you
We are looking for someone with substantial and demonstrated experience in the development of budgets, forecasts and long-term financial planning and analysis. You have the ability to prepare and analyse statements of financial performance, financial position and cash flow from source data.
Your superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to write concise and clear management accounting reports analysing the financial performance of the organisation for Council and Executive management are an asset to this role.
You are a true leader who can coach and gain cooperation from operating department managers and mentor and lead a team with continuous improvement.
A Chartered Accounting or Certified Practicing Accountant accreditation is required.
What sets us apart?
You will have a voice and we will listen - we value feedback and take action.
You will be supported, stretched and given opportunities to grow as a leader and encouraged to empower your teams to realise their potential.
City of Boroondara is going through change and transformation and this is an exciting time to join the Finance team where the possibilities are endless.
Employment requirements
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check
Want to know more?
To connect further and gain a better insight into this opportunity, please view the Position Description
How to apply
For a further information about this position please contact Sapphire Allan, Chief Financial Officer on (03) 9278 4489 during business hours.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide change initiative, the Customer Experience Improvement Strategy (CEIS).
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara