Financial Controller - Hotels

LA VIE HOLDINGS PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global hotel discounts

Well-being allowance

Birthday leave

Job summary

La Vie Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Financial Controller to partner with Australian hotels from our Sydney Head Office. You will own month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting across the portfolio, and drive profitability with hotel leadership.

The role requires CA/CPA qualification (or near completion) and 3+ years in hospitality finance. Expect modern cloud systems, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to grow as the group expands.

Qualifications

• Experience with hospitality finance or hotel operations preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial data for non-financial managers.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA) or near completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation for hotel portfolio.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, annual budgets and business plans.
• Analyse hotel performance, explain variances and provide recommendations to General Managers.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve profitability, payroll productivity and financial processes.
• Ensure timely financial reporting and compliance with GST/BAS/PAYG and internal controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Sage Intacct

Opera PMS

Excel

Job description

La Vie Hotels & Resorts · Sydney Head Office · Full-time

Love hotels and numbers? Join a growing hotel group where your work is seen, valued and shapes how we grow.

At La Vie Hotels & Resorts, finance isn't a back-office function. It's how our hotels make better decisions every day. We're looking for an organised, curious Financial Controller to partner with our Australian hotels and work alongside our Group Director of Finance.

Why you'll love this role:

Real ownership - you'll be the go-to finance partner for your hotels, not a cog in a big machine

Learn from the top - work closely with the Group Director of Finance and get exposure to the wider business

Variety every week - city and regional hotels, so no two months look the same

Modern finance - cloud systems and a team actively improving how we work, with room for your ideas

Room to grow - as La Vie expands, so do the opportunities

What you'll do:

Managing month-end close, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations across the hotel portfolio

Preparing monthly forecasts, annual budgets and business plans

Reviewing hotel performance, identifying variances and providing clear commentary and recommendations to General Managers

Partnering with hotel leadership teams to improve profitability, payroll productivity and overall financial performance

Working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll to ensure accurate and timely financial processes

Managing and supporting compliance requirements including GST, BAS, PAYG, Capex and internal financial controls

Monitoring cash flow, working capital and hotel financial performance

Ensuring financial reporting is accurate, timely and aligned with company and owner requirements

Supporting the Group Director of Finance with portfolio reporting, analysis and strategic projects

Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and finance processes as the business continues to grow.

What you'll bring:

CA or CPA qualified (or close to finishing)

3+ years in hospitality finance, ideally at hotel or cluster level

Strong organisation skills and the ability to prioritise across multiple deadlines

A sharp eye for detail and a knack for explaining numbers in plain English

Confidence working with hotel teams and building great relationships

Bonus points for Sage Intacct or Opera PMS experience

La Vie Hotels & Resorts is the regions leading in independant hotel management. We manage a diverse portfolio, from busy city hotels to regional properties, resorts and boutique hotels. We believe great hotel performance comes from great people, strong partnerships and giving our teams the opportunity to make a difference.

Global accommodation, Spa and F&B discounts - Experience our hotels

Well-being allowance - Invest in yourself!

Birthday Leave - Enjoy your day how you like.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.