Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Current Directorships
Timeline
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Samantha Searle

Samantha Searle

Tasmania,TAS

Summary

Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in capital-intensive organizations facing political and regulatory scrutiny. Demonstrated success in restoring financial sustainability and enhancing governance while managing large asset portfolios. Expertise in developing long-term capital and financing strategies, providing Boards and CEOs with actionable financial insights during periods of significant change.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO/Director Corporate Services

Central Coast Council
Ulverstone, Tasmania
04.2023 - Current
  • Local Government - Turnover $42m, Staff 200+, Assets $750m

Director Organisational Performance

Waratah Wynyard Council
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Local Government - Turnover $23m, Staff 100+, Assets $322m

Chief Financial Officer

Multicap Tasmania
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Disability Service Provider - Turnover $20m, Staff 250+, Assets $8.5m

Executive Manager Corporate Finance

Burnie City Council
01.2009 - 01.2019
  • Local Government - Turnover $36m, Staff 140+, Assets $386m

Accountant

Burnie City Council
06.2004 - 07.2009

Education

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices - LEAN

University of Tasmania
01.2017

CPA Program -

01.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Financial Planning

Deakin University
01.2005

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Governance & Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Process Improvement

Accomplishments

• Management Excellence Award, Local Government Professional Association, Tasmania.
• Independent Audit Panel Member, Shared Audit Panel - Waratah Wynyard Council, Circular Head Council, and King Island Council.

Current Directorships

  • Director, Devonfield Enterprises Inc
  • Deputy President, Local Government Professionals of Tasmania

Timeline

CFO/Director Corporate Services

Central Coast Council
04.2023 - Current

Director Organisational Performance

Waratah Wynyard Council
01.2019 - 01.2023

Chief Financial Officer

Multicap Tasmania
01.2017 - 01.2019

Executive Manager Corporate Finance

Burnie City Council
01.2009 - 01.2019

Accountant

Burnie City Council
06.2004 - 07.2009

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices - LEAN

University of Tasmania

CPA Program -

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Financial Planning

Deakin University
Samantha Searle