Lead - Financial Accounting and Compliance

Summary

As Lead – Financial Accounting and Compliance, you will provide strategic leadership across financial accounting, taxation, reporting, compliance, assurance and treasury functions within Brisbane Catholic Education. You will be a trusted technical adviser, supporting sound decision-making and strengthening financial governance across schools and office teams. This influential role will oversee critical reporting, audit and regulatory requirements while improving the frameworks, controls and systems that support accurate and compliant financial management. You will also lead a capable team, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and drive sustainable improvements across Financial Accounting Services.

• Location: BCEO Woolloongabba 
• Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
• Status: Fixed Term | October 2026 – October 2027
• Salary: $155,351 plus 12.75% super
• Ad Close date: 28 September 2026
• Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au 

About the opportunity

In this position you will:  

• Lead enterprise-wide financial accounting, taxation, reporting, compliance, assurance and treasury activities
• Provide authoritative advice on accounting standards, taxation, grants, acquittals, regulatory obligations and financial risk
• Oversee financial statement integrity, general ledger governance, period-end and year-end processes, and compliance reporting
• Strengthen treasury governance through effective liquidity, loan facility, cash reserve and banking oversight
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls and assurance practices that support consistent and audit-ready financial management
• Coordinate audit, assurance and regulatory engagements, ensuring findings and agreed actions are addressed promptly
• Drive process redesign, automation and systems improvements that enhance reporting integrity, efficiency and control effectiveness
• Lead, coach and develop your team while building productive relationships across schools, BCE teams and external partners

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:    

• Extensive leadership experience across finance transformation, process redesign, systems enhancement and service improvement.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, taxation, compliance, assurance and treasury practices.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial and regulatory requirements into practical advice and sustainable solutions.
• Experience developing robust policies, controls and governance frameworks within a complex operating environment.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach others, build capability and establish clear expectations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to delivering accurate, responsive and service-focused financial outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline.
• Membership of CA, CPA or an equivalent professional accounting body, or demonstrated progress towards membership.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:  

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment  
• Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: 

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options 
• Active staff social club and wellness programs 
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.