Senior Financial Controller

Our client is a privately owned, diversified property group, they are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to lead the finance function across a multi-entity group of companies, trusts and development vehicles.

Reporting jointly to the CFO and the Managing Director, you will be a trusted commercial partner as well as the owner of financial integrity and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and consolidation across multiple entities and trusts, in line with AASB/IFRS
• Oversee development and project accounting, including feasibility, cost-to-complete, capitalisation and revenue recognition on settlement
• Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury, debt facilities, covenant reporting and lender relationships
• Oversee tax compliance across companies and trusts (BAS, FBT, payroll tax, land tax, Division 7A, UPEs), as well as international obligations such as CFC, transfer pricing and thin capitalisation
• Lead the external audit process and strengthen financial controls, governance, insurance and ASIC compliance
• Prepare board packs and investment committee materials, and support due diligence, structuring and modelling for acquisitions, JVs and divestments
• Lead and develop the finance team (AP, AR, payroll, reporting) and drive systems and process improvement
• Partner with senior leadership on financial strategy, group structuring and long-term capital planning

About you

• CA or CPA qualified, with 10+ years’ post-qualification experience, including 5+ years as a Financial Controller or in senior finance leadership
• Background in property development, real estate, family office or a similarly complex multi-entity structure
• Strong technical knowledge of consolidation, trust accounting and property development accounting
• Proven record of leading audits, managing tax compliance and working with lenders and advisors
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, plus ERP experience (Xero, MYOB, NetSuite or similar)
• Team leadership experience, with the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance executives and family principals
• Discreet, hands-on and comfortable in a privately held, family-controlled environment
• Bilingual English/Mandarin is highly desirable