Head of Financial Accounting - Dublin City Council

About the Role

The Head of Financial Accounting is a senior leadership position within Dublin City Council, offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced and accomplished manager. Reporting to the Chief Executive and the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and work closely with elected Councillors and senior management to ensure the delivery of high-quality services across the organisation.

The role requires a strong understanding of the local government environment, together with the vision, leadership, and experience necessary to drive organisational success. The Head of Financial Accounting will play a key role in advancing the economic, social, cultural, and physical development of the city by helping to shape and oversee the organisational structures, systems, and resources required to deliver public services in an efficient, effective, and financially sustainable manner.

Main Duties

• Provide strategic leadership for the Financial Accounting function, including responsibility for Oracle Financial Management Systems (FMS), accounts payable and receivable, treasury management, payroll, loan financing, financial controls, fixed asset management, and related financial operations.
• Manage, develop, and support the performance, training, education, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of finance staff to ensure the highest standards of professional practice and service delivery.
• Lead the planning, preparation, and production of the Annual Financial Statement in accordance with the Local Authority Accounting Code of Practice and all relevant accounting standards.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, tax advisers, government departments, regulatory bodies, and other professional advisers.

Details

• Location: Dublin
• Sector: Public sector
• Salary Scale (effective from 1 June 2026): €115,332, €120,573, €125,815, €131,055, €136,300
• Hours: Fixed attendance of not less than 35 hours gross per week
• Annual Leave: 30 days
• Closing Date: 3 December 2026

How to Apply

Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.ie. Applicants should ensure their application form clearly addresses the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies, and/or knowledge outlined in the job specification. Failure to include relevant information may result in not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.