Financial Controller

Paradise Resort; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resort accommodation

Movie tickets

Theme park discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Team-focused workplace

Job summary

Paradise Resort Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our leadership team. You will oversee the financial operations of the resort, deliver timely reports, and support strategic decision-making in a busy hospitality environment.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the Finance team, manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and ensure strong controls. The role requires a commercial mindset, excellent organisation, and the ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance leader in hospitality.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CA highly regarded.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a Finance team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; capable of independent work and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Finance team, ensure daily operations and development.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, year-end reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, capex with GM and department managers.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, revenue reconciliation, controls and statutory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies across the resort.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting forecasting

Financial reporting

CPA/CA

Hospitality experience

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Paradise Resort Gold Coast is a family-focused resort in the heart of Surfers Paradise, creating memorable holidays that are Heaven for Kids and Paradise for Parents!

With a diverse range of accommodation, entertainment, activities and food and beverage outlets, our resort operates in a busy and dynamic environment.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Financial Controller to join our leadership team and play an important role in supporting the financial performance and continued success of the resort.

About the company

Paradise Resort Gold Coast is a family-focused resort in the heart of Surfers Paradise, creating memorable holidays that are Heaven for Kids and Paradise for Parents!

With a diverse range of accommodation, entertainment, activities and food and beverage outlets, our resort operates in a busy and dynamic environment.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Financial Controller to join our leadership team and play an important role in supporting the financial performance and continued success of the resort.

About the role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the resort, providing accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting effective business decisions.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines financial management, operational involvement and team development.

We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, highly organised and confident managing financial processes, while also being an approachable and supportive leader who enjoys developing their team and working collaboratively with other departments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support the Finance team, ensuring effective daily operations, clear communication and ongoing team development.
• Prepare and oversee monthly financial reports, management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, capital expenditure and financial performance in collaboration with the General Manager and department managers.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue reconciliation, financial controls and compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting systems and operational efficiencies across the resort.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance leadership role, ideally within hospitality, hotels or resorts.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with CPA or CA qualifications highly regarded.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a Finance team, with a supportive, hands-on and collaborative leadership approach.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships across the business.

Why join Paradise Resort?

At Paradise Resort, we believe our people are an important part of what makes our resort special.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the Finance function within a unique and fast-paced resort environment, while working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team.

Benefits include:

• A senior leadership role with the opportunity to influence business performance and operational decisions.
• A diverse and engaging resort environment where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities to contribute to business improvements and the ongoing development of the Finance team.
• Resort accommodation, movie ticket and theme park discounts.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• A friendly, supportive and team-focused workplace in the heart of Surfers Paradise.