Principal Financial Accountant

About the Company

Davidson is proud to partner with a large, complex Queensland public sector organisation that plays a critical role in delivering essential services to the community.

Operating in a dynamic and highly regulated environment, the organisation is committed to strong governance, operational excellence and continuous improvement. With a focus on accountability, innovation and high-quality service delivery, it offers an opportunity for experienced finance professionals to contribute to meaningful outcomes across Queensland.


About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Principal Financial Accountant to provide leadership and technical expertise across financial accounting, statutory reporting, asset management and financial governance.

Reporting within the Finance and Procurement function, this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial operations, strengthening internal controls and delivering high-quality financial advice to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead financial accounting operations, including general ledger management and month-end processes.
• Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and government policies.
• Provide expert technical accounting advice, financial analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Lead asset accounting activities, including valuations, impairment assessments, stocktakes and asset register management.
• Develop and enhance financial policies, procedures and internal control frameworks.
• Manage financial accounting projects and drive process improvements to strengthen operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, auditors and external service providers.
• Lead, mentor and develop finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an accomplished financial accounting professional with demonstrated experience leading complex financial operations and delivering high-quality outcomes in a large, multifaceted organisation.

You combine strong technical expertise with strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting and financial management within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial governance, compliance and internal controls.
• Proven experience managing financial reporting processes, general ledger operations and asset accounting.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to develop high-performing teams and successfully implement change.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice.
• Experience working within government or similarly regulated environments will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting or commerce, together with CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualifications, are desirable.

The Benefits

This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a significant public sector organisation while further developing your career in senior financial leadership.

• Strategic impact: Influence financial governance, operational performance and decision-making across a complex organisation.
• Leadership opportunity: Lead and develop finance professionals while driving improvements in financial accounting practices.
• Meaningful work: Contribute to an organisation delivering essential services and positive outcomes for Queensland communities.
• Professional growth: Gain exposure to complex financial challenges, senior stakeholders and organisation-wide initiatives.
• Central location: Brisbane CBD-based opportunity.

To Apply

If you are an experienced financial accounting leader seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact, we encourage you to apply.

If you'd like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Natalee Thorpe (natalee.thorpe@davidsonwp.com), quoting reference JN -112026-44614.

To learn more about Davidson, visit davidsonwp.com.