Group Financial Controller

DCOH

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Chief Financial Officer-level leader to drive financial performance across a diversified construction and development portfolio. You will oversee reporting, governance, and risk while guiding a high-caliber finance team and partnering with the CFO and business leaders.

Key qualifications include CA/CPA, 10+ years in senior finance roles, and strong IFRS/AASB expertise. You will influence strategic decisions and strengthen controls in a multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) with a tertiary finance/ accounting degree
Minimum 10 years’ experience across accounting and finance functions, with senior leadership responsibilities
Strong technical accounting knowledge including AASB/IFRS, taxation and statutory reporting requirements
Proven experience overseeing audits, governance frameworks and financial controls
Experience managing banking, cashflow and financial risk activities
Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to analyse performance and drive improvements
Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across all levels of the business
Experience in construction, property development, hospitality, or project-based environments is highly regarded

Responsibilities

Lead group month-end and year-end close, delivering consolidated reporting and statutory financial statements
Oversee statutory compliance, taxation, audits and regulatory reporting
Manage accounting operations (AP/AR/payroll/treasury/revenue recognition/cost accounting)
Maintain and strengthen financial controls, governance and accounting policies
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure data integrity
Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decisions
Mentor and develop central finance team to foster performance and accountability
Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting and processes
Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for the Group
Collaborate with business unit finance leads for consistent practices and governance
Build relationships with auditors, banks, advisers, and internal stakeholders
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and professionalism

Skills

CA/CPA

10+ years experience

Technical accounting

Audits & governance

Cashflow management

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Construction industry experience

Education

CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.

We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.

Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

About the opportunity

This Darwin-based role will provide financial leadership across the DCOH Group, overseeing financial reporting, governance, financial operations, compliance, and risk management. Reporting directly to the CFO and leading a finance team, you will support the CFO and business leaders to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support informed strategic decision-making.

WHO YOU ARE

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) with a tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years’ experience across accounting and finance functions, including senior leadership responsibilities
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including AASB, IFRS, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements
Proven experience managing audits, governance frameworks, and financial control environments
Demonstrated experience overseeing banking, cashflow management, and financial risk activities
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities
Experience within construction, property development, hospitality, or project-based environments highly regarded

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Managing the group month-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely consolidated reporting packs, and statutory financial statements.
Oversee statutory compliance, taxation obligations, audit processes, and regulatory reporting requirements
Manage accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, revenue recognition, and cost accounting functions
Maintain and strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, accounting policies, and procedures across the Group
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records and reporting
Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business performance
Leading, mentoring, and developing the central finance team, building a high-performance culture focused on execution and accountability.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, reporting processes, controls, and operational efficiencies
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the Group
Work closely with business unit finance leads to ensure consistency in financial practices, reporting standards, and governance
Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, banking institutions, advisers, and internal stakeholders
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, professionalism, and high performance while representing DCOH in accordance with the Code of Conduct

Why Join DCOH?

The Opportunity

Senior leadership role with broad business exposure
Influence strategic decision-making across multiple business units
Career growth within a growing organisation

Business & Industry Exposure

Diversified business across construction, development, hospitality, and property
Exposure to complex, multi-entity operations

Culture & Workplace

Join a Great Place to Work Certified organisation

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Innovative business powered by contemporary technology and efficient processes
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of finance systems, controls, and reporting capabilities

Lifestyle & Relocation