Financial Controller

The CFO and Commercial Portfolio provides strategic advice to the Council and Senior management, and partners with teams across the National Gallery to provide efficient, ethical, professional financial services and the provision of functional support to achieve the National Gallery’s strategic outcomes.

The Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the National Gallery. This includes delivery of high quality, timely and accurate statutory reporting, robust financial control framework and information systems, and treasury functions.

The Financial Controller manages a small team within the broader Financial Operations Team and is responsible for the Gallery’s financial accounting and reporting, as well as the National Gallery Foundation’s financial accounting and reporting, including:

• Input of monthly actuals into the Central Budget Management System,
• Preparation of the annual financial statements,
• External audit coordination,
• General ledger management, accounting policy, taxation, payroll and asset accounting.

The broader Financial Operations Team also undertakes accounts payable processing, monitors compliance with the PGPA Act and the National Gallery’s Council Instructions, maintains the general ledger, develops the financial management information system and control frameworks, and implements process enhancements and improvements across the financial operations processes.

This position reports to the Head of Financial Accounting and Operations and is responsible for managing a small team. This position is an ongoing full-time role.

The key duties of the position include:

In accordance with the APS Executive Level 1 work level standards, you will:

• Manage the financial reporting, reconciliation and accounting processes for non-financial assets, including the national art collection, building, property, plant and equipment, leases and liabilities.
• Manage the financial reporting processes for two separate reporting entities including consolidation. Coordinate external audit requirements for the financial statements audits.
• Oversee trusts, endowments and the treasury function including monthly cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Oversee payroll related accounting and analytical activities e.g. Long Service Leave computations and analytics
• Ensure the National Gallery is compliant with the statutory, tax and other external reporting requirements.
• Understand, oversee and manage the accounting for the national heritage and culture art collections.
• Oversee receipting including accounts receivable and bank reconciliations for multiple entities,
• Managing efficient accounting operations, travel, and credit card processes.
• Deliver accounting policies, procedures, advice and training across the Gallery.
• Maintain the general ledger and developing the financial management information systems and control framework.
• Lead, develop, coach and establish priorities within the team that promotes a continual improvement and achievement orientated environment.

Eligibility

Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen.

Police Check – to be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.

Security Assessment: The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance. Ongoing employment in this role requires the successful candidates to maintain their security clearance. Loss of a security clearance at any time will lead to termination of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Qualifications, Certifications and Registrations

Role specific mandatory qualifications /certification and/or registrations include:

• Relevant qualifications in accounting, with demonstrable experience is essential
• Professional certification and/or membership of a relevant professional association such as Certified Practising Accountant / Chartered Accountant is essential

Notes

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role please go to the National Gallery's Careers portal.

You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the information above.

In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the information above. Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

An order of merit or merit pool, may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 18 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.

Getting to know the National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery is one of Australia’s leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.