JOB: General Manager Finance – Golf NSW

POSTED ON March 31, 2026 @ 9:51 am

Background

Golf NSW is the governing body for amateur golf in NSW and the ACT, and is a member of Golf Australia, the national sporting organisation for amateur golf in Australia.

The role of Golf NSW is to efficiently promote, market, and advance the game of golf in the State in collaboration with Golf Australia, State Golf Associations, and other industry bodies, ensuring a viable future for the game.

Golf NSW services 365 Golf Clubs throughout NSW and the ACT, along with 170,000 affiliated golfers.

Golf NSW currently employs 35 full-time staff and has an annual turnover of $17.8m.

The Role

Golf NSW requires a motivated, trustworthy, reliable and suitably qualified Financial Accountant who would welcome the opportunity to grow with the business and enhance the financial policies and systems already in place. The role reports directly to the CEO of Golf NSW.

The position is a full-function accounting role including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, full Profit & Loss, budgeting, monthly reporting and analysis with commentary, compliance, and CEO/Board reporting. The position also includes the processing and oversight of the finances of Jack Newton Junior Golf.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of the Executive management team, you will be responsible for duties including;

Providing financial leadership to the CEO, Finance Committee, and Board of Golf NSW.
Developing, implementing and maintaining appropriate policies and practices that ensure best practice financial management of the business.
Improving financial management information systems and reporting structures.
Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulatory authorities.
Internal and external financial reporting, including Annual Financial Statements.
Manage the day to day financial operations of the Company.
Be vigilant in controlling costs and ensure all accounts (payable and receivable) are accurately reconciled.
Establishing and maintaining relevant statutory and policy documentation.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, attributes and experience:-

Be tertiary educated with an appropriate CA/CPA qualification or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar position.
Advanced Xero (or similar system) practitioner.
Fully conversant with all statutory reporting and legislative compliance responsibilities.
Competent cash flow forecaster and investment strategist.
Excellent communicator with worthy interpersonal skills.
Proven attention to detail to ensure accurate outcomes.
Well-organised time manager with the ability to work well under pressure when required.
Interact and build valued relationships with all stakeholder groups and all levels of staff.
Be corporately savvy with general management capabilities.
A willingness to embrace change.
Have a natural respect for Company confidentiality at all times.
Be self-motivated, whilst also be willing to participate as a vital team member.

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record at implementing and managing financial systems, controlling costs, promoting growth and high standards of service delivery to clients and stakeholders.