Group Financial Controller

Recruitment Labs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

A leading hotel investment firm in Sydney is seeking a Founder & Director of Accounting & Finance to drive financial strategy within a high-profile portfolio. This role demands expertise in property investments, specifically in hotels. Candidates should have experience in a Big 4 environment, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in financial excellence. This opportunity offers competitive pay and a pathway to become a Finance Director.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property investments, specifically hotel investments and developments.
• Ideally started in a Big4 environment before progressing into group reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to command respect.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Manage tax compliance and planning with advisors.
• Oversee treasury, risk management, and budgeting.

Skills

Property Investment Expertise

Big 4 Foundations

Executive Presence

Commercial Acumen

Resilience & Adaptability

Relationship-Driven Approach

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or tax

Job description

This range is provided by Recruitment Labs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$200,000.00/yr - A$250,000.00/yr

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Overview

• Salary: $200,000 - $220,000 + Superannuation + Bonus
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Flexibility: This role is five days per week in the office with ‘common sense’ flexibility
• Focus: Corporate Reporting, Tax, Bank Governance
• Growth: Pathway from Financial Controller to Finance Director
• Travel: Light quarterly travel (National + New Zealand)

The Opportunity

Join a leading hotel investor and developer operating a high-profile + high-value portfolio of assets internationally. With a significant presence in Australia and New Zealand, this role will play a crucial role in shaping financial strategy and ensuring the continued success of a fast-paced, ever-evolving organisation. This role is tailor-made for an experienced finance professional with a deep background in property investments, specifically hotel and hospitality assets, who is looking for a pathway to become a Finance Director.

Role Profile

This is about more than just number crunching; it is about driving financial excellence and delivering strategic business outcomes. Leading a small, focused finance team, you will foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, and through finance, work to uncover opportunities for business growth. Your remit will cover:

• Corporate Reporting: Take ownership of the monthly management accounts, financial reporting and cash flow forecasting
• Taxation Leadership: Manage tax compliance and planning, working with advisors to optimise tax outcomes and align financial strategies
• Strategic Oversight: Oversee treasury, risk management, budgeting, and ensure robust financial controls
• Asset Management Support: Partner with Asset Managers to review performance, cash flows, and balance sheets for property assets, and support acquisitions/ disposals through due diligence and financial modelling
• Financial Modelling: Develop detailed financial models to support development proposals, feasibility analyses, and valuations, providing actionable insights
• Leadership: Mentor and develop the finance team to enhance capabilities and drive success

This role involves some interstate and international travel, providing the opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders across borders. This will occur quarterly at most.

Successful Candidate Profile

To excel in this role, you must have:

• Property Investment Expertise: Proven experience in property investments, specifically hotel investments and developments. I’m all for transferable skill sets; however, if you do not possess a deep background in the sector as per the client’s specific requirements, your application is unlikely to progress.
• Big 4 Foundations: Ideally started in a Big4 environment before progressing into group reporting within a commercial environment (ideally with a property asset manager, hotel developer or group function of a hotel operator)
• Executive Presence: Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to command respect and influence senior leadership
• Commercial Acumen: A strategic mindset to navigate complex financial landscapes and influence business decisions
• Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Relationship-Driven Approach: The ability to build, maintain, and leverage professional relationships
• Professional Qualifications: CA/CPA qualification and a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or tax or

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role in a progressive, globally connected hotel owner. If you possess the right expertise and are ready to apply your technical and strategic skills in a hotel-focused investment environment, we would like to hear from you.

How to Apply:

For a confidential discussion, contact Liam Hassell at [phone].

Overseas Applications:

Recruitment Labs can only consider candidates with full working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Please only apply in you already possess current and valid working rights for Australia.