Director Financial Control

About the role

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is seeking a Director Financial Control for a fixed-term position from November 2026 to 31 October 2027, based in Sydney with flexible working arrangements available. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director leads financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury, taxation, compliance, risk management and financial controls, and ensures the integrity of financial reporting and governance. The successful candidate leads a high-performing team and works with senior stakeholders, NSW Treasury, auditors and other government agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of DCS financial statements and statutory reporting obligations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legislation, Treasury requirements and taxation obligations.
• Oversee financial controls, audit processes and risk management frameworks.
• Provide strategic financial analysis, advice and performance reporting to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting.
• Lead treasury and cash management to optimise liquidity and financial sustainability.
• Facilitate the DCS CFO Certification process.
• Build relationships with the Audit and Risk Committee, NSW Treasury, the Audit Office and senior business leaders.
• Develop financial management capability across the organisation.

Required profile

• Significant leadership experience in financial accounting, financial control, statutory reporting or equivalent functions.
• Extensive experience managing annual financial statement preparation and external audits.
• Experience leading financial governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CA ANZ or CPA Australia.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and public sector financial management.
• Stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to advise senior executives and deliver organisational improvement through finance systems and process enhancement.

Applicants submit a resume and a two-page cover letter in one document; the closing date is 1 November 2026. A talent pool may be created for up to 18 months.