Financial Controller

Trayne Consulting is currently recruiting an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller for an established and successful hospitality business based on the Gold Coast.

This is a genuinely hands-on role combining financial control, management reporting and commercial support with the day-to-day accounting needs of a busy, high-volume hospitality operation.

You’ll work closely with the owners, General Manager and broader management team, taking ownership of the finance function while helping improve systems, reporting and processes as the business continues to grow.

And because this is hospitality, teamwork matters. From time to time, everyone pitches in to support the venue when needed – so we’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of the broader business, not just the finance function.

The role

Responsibilities will include:

• End-to-end management of the finance and accounting function
• High-volume accounts payable and receivable
• Weekly payroll for approximately 65 employees
• Bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Management accounts and financial reporting
• BAS, IAS, GST, superannuation and STP requirements
• CAPEX tracking and reporting
• Supplier account management and weekly payment runs
• Identifying opportunities to streamline systems, processes and reporting
• Providing financial information and commercial insight to management

About you

We are looking for someone who is commercially capable but equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting into the detail.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Accountant or similar
• Strong hands-on accounting and management reporting experience
• Hospitality, hotel, pub or club experience highly regarded
• Experience with high-volume AP/AR and weekly payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll, including hospitality Award requirements
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working across accounting systems including Tanda, Lightyear and Xero.
• Experience improving systems, processes and efficiencies
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a busy operation
• A practical, flexible and team-focused approach

Why join?

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a finance function at an important stage of growth.

Hours are generally Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm, however flexibility will be required to start earlier, finish later or work additional hours when business needs require.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a clean valid National Police Check issued within the last six months.

If you are looking for a Financial Controller role where you can make a genuine impact, improve the way things are done and be part of the wider business, we would love to hear from you.