Executive Director of Financial Reporting (Principal Accounting Officer)

About this role

• Lead a high-performing and supportive team
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Victoria's financial reporting policy
• ​​SES 2 - $298,489 to $430,740 TRP​ 

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

The Financial Reporting Group

The Financial Reporting Group is responsible  for the State's key financial reports, including the annual Budget Papers, Annual Financial Report for the State of Victoria, Mid-Year Financial Report, Quarterly Financial Reports and Budget Update as well as monthly financial management reports on progress against the annual budget.  

About the role

As the Executive Director of Financial Reporting (Principal Accounting Officer), you will lead Victoria's whole-of-government financial reporting framework, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, accurate, and compliant financial reports. This senior leadership role provides strategic direction for Victoria's financial reporting policy, oversees the development and publication of the annual and mid-year Financial Reports, and supports public sector entities by shaping policy, strengthening compliance, and building capability. The role is also responsible for providing expert advice on complex accounting issues and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Victorian Auditor-General's Office.

For more information about the position, please refer to the attached position description.

About you

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate: 

• Extensive experience in leading complex public sector financial reporting, with deep knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act 1994, FRDs and Standing Directions. Demonstrated capacity to deliver consolidated financial statements at a whole-of-government level. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategically in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. Ability to influence outcomes across a complex stakeholder environment, including other departments, external auditors, and departmental CFOs. 
• Strong leadership and management capability, including experience leading diverse and high-performing teams. Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned to public sector values. 
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships across government, including with ministers, senior public sector executives, oversight bodies and audit offices. Skilled in managing competing interests and complex negotiations. 
• Sound judgement and experience managing financial risks, including complex accounting judgements and disclosures. Demonstrated ability to provide assurance over the accuracy and integrity of public financial reporting. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial and technical issues to a range of audiences to support informed decision making. Experience representing organisations in high-level forums. 

Mandatory requirements

• Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, business, or other related discipline; and 
• A member of either CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants 

About our culture

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

Further Information

If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Chris Hotham on chris.hotham@dtf.vic.gov.au

How to apply

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.

Applications close at midnight, 19 October 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.