{"id":1108226,"url":"https://alion.io/job/griffith-news-principal-financial-accountant","title":"Principal Financial Accountant","company":{"id":41081,"name":"Griffith News","domain":"griffith.edu.au","url":"https://alion.io/company/griffith-news","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Nathan, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":160483,"max":166222,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":166222},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T04:37:04Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T21:20:18Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.\nGriffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.\nWhy? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.\n About the Opportunity\nWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role within our Finance team. Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, Tax and Treasury, this senior position is responsible for leading the University's financial accounting function, including financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit coordination, taxation reporting, and financial control activities.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who thrives in a complex environment and is passionate about delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen financial controls, and contribute to the development of best-practice financial policies and procedures.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and professionally develop the financial accountants to support the wider objectives of the finance function\nLead and coordinate the full year financial statements preparation, including supporting documentation for external audit\nLead the monthly close and reconciliation processes, ensuring timely and accurate periodic reporting\nIdentify and deliver resolutions to reporting and process/control deficiencies\nReview reconciliations to support both internal and external reporting, to include investigation and analytical review of GL account balances\nAssist with the review and implementation of control measures to ensure the appropriateness and completeness of revenue reporting and recognition\nDevelop and maintain collaborative working relationships with senior staff from other areas of finance and the wider University community\nDevelop best practice policies and procedures to support a strong financial control framework within the university\nContribute to the development of appropriate KPIs that drive accuracy, high performance and are client facing\nUndertake other projects and duties as determined by the Manager, Accounting, Tax and Treasury.\nAbout you\nThe occupant of this position will hold relevant qualifications, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.\nBe fully qualified in a recognised accountancy profession (CA or CPA) with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience.\nCandidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.\nWhat we can offer\nThis is a full time continuing opportunity primarily based at our Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.\nGriffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.\nSalary\nHEW 9 - Base range - $137,165.65 - $142,070.17 + 17% superannuation. Full package range - $160,483.80 - $166,222.09.\n Why join Griffith?\n\nAs a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:\nWide range of Learning and Development opportunities \nMix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment \nSalary packaging options and corporate health discounts \nGenerous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading \nSupport with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme \nOpportunities for internal mobility \nHealth Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities \nAt Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.\nGriffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.\nHow to apply\nPlease submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:\nA covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.\nCurrent curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details \nFor application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on \nClosing date: Wednesday 30th September at 11:59pm. 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