Senior Financial Reporting and Operations Accountant

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who love, work and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

About this Position:

Lismore City Council is leading a powerful transformation; and Finance is at the forefront. We are building a future-focused, high performing finance function that doesn’t just support the organisation but drives it forward.

This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s shaping smarter decisions, unlocking long-term financial sustainability, and setting new standards in reporting, accountability, and service delivery. These newly created roles aren’t backfilling gaps, they’re building momentum. If you’re ready to make a difference, influence outcomes, and grow your career in a progressive and purpose-driven environment, now is the time to step up.

Join us and help lead the change!

What We can offer you:

• Flexible work/life balance 
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Training and development opportunities
• Long service leave available after 5 years continuous service 

What we trust you to deliver:

• Be the Financial Backbone of a Changing Organisation - Lead the full spectrum of Council’s financial accounting, reporting, and treasury functions; from monthly performance to statutory compliance, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and insight at every level.
• Champion Excellence in Asset, Taxation & Treasury Management -Take charge of critical functions including asset capitalisation and revaluations, taxation compliance, and treasury operations. Your leadership will ensure these systems are modern, efficient, and future-ready.
• Drive Strategic Financial Insights - Partner with senior leadership to align financial operations with organisational goals. You’ll support key financial strategies including investment, debt management, and financial risk mitigation, which sustain and improve community services.
• Lead a High-Performing Finance Function - Mentor and inspire a skilled team to deliver excellence in service, compliance, and continuous improvement. Embed a culture of accountability and customer focus within Finance and across the organisation.
• Shape Council's Financial Future - This is a rare opportunity to join a newly restructured team with the mandate and momentum for change. Be part of something bigger, where your knowledge and leadership will directly influence how Council operates, invests, and delivers for the community. 

What you will need to be successful:

• Relevant bachelor's degree in accounting, finance related field
• Membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g. CPA, CA or equivalent)
• Class C Drivers licence

Full position description: Click here 

Full Time: 70 hours a fortnight 

Salary: An attractive salary on offer for the right candidate  

Closing date: Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 4:00pm.

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Kulwant Singh-Pangly, Head of Finance on 0447 730730.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.