Financial Reporting Manager

Our Business

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.
Our talented workforce of over 920 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.
Over the coming 5 years we’re investing $1.7 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.

The Role

We are seeking a highly capable Financial Reporting Manager to lead the delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting. This role is critical in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring strong governance, and supporting informed business decision-making across the organisation.

• Support the Head of Finance with the development of strategies and policies for finance accounting activities, tax, regulatory requirements and reporting.
  
• Maintain and continuously improve internal control frameworks to safeguard financial integrity and minimise risk.
  
• Provide high-quality accounting advice to senior leaders and stakeholders to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.
  
• Lead month-end, year-end, and financial year reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.

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What we're looking for

We are looking for a technically strong, commercially minded, and people-focused finance leader who is passionate about financial integrity, continuous improvement, and using financial insights to support strategic decision-making. You will be a trusted advisor to the business, bringing deep accounting expertise, strong governance focus, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical guidance for stakeholders.

You will be a strong and experienced leader who is personable, approachable, and able to build trust and credibility across teams. You will have a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, creating a positive team culture, and supporting individuals to grow and succeed while delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Demonstrated 4 to 5 years experience in strong leadership capability and high-level experience leading teams.
  
• CPA/CA qualification
  
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline – Accounting, Business or Commerce
  
• Strong attention to detail combined with a big-picture, strategic mindset.
  
• The ability to provide strategic financial and accounting advice.
  
• Demonstrated experience in leading change, consulting project stakeholders and implementing new business improvement initiatives

Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

At TasWater, we invest in growing great leaders. All people‑leader roles are supported by our structured Leadership Development Program; a comprehensive suite of learning that includes workshops, coaching, online modules, mentoring, and on‑the‑job development. The program is designed to build capability, confidence, and consistency in how we lead, ensuring our leaders are equipped to support their teams and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture. Joining TasWater means access to ongoing professional development and a clear pathway to becoming the best leader you can be.

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $152,924 – $169,915 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.

Ready to apply? Simply include a CV/resume and a 1-2 page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to our TasWater values and vision.

If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Megan Marion – Head of Finance on 0436 620 114

Our applications will be closing on Wednesday 18th February at 11:00AM

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.