Hospitality Finance Controller: Strategy & Reporting

Mercure; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Accor hotels

Family & friends discounts

Free on-site parking

Complimentary lunch

Gym access

Anniversary night stay/dining voucher

Dry-cleaning of work attire

Job summary

Mercure Resort on the Gold Coast is seeking a seasoned Finance Leader to partner with the GM and leadership team to drive financial performance across the property. You will lead the financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and provide clear insights to support strategic decision making.

In this role you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, payroll, and statutory reporting, while guiding Management Agreements and Owners Corporation matters.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent).
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail, commercial mindset and strategic thinker.
• Experience in a senior finance role within hospitality/hotels or related industry.
• Knowledgeable in accounting standards, compliance obligations, and statutory reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll systems; experience with Purchase Plus, Ready-Workforce, and Sun Systems is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance with GM and leadership team.
• Lead financial operations and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision making.
• Collaborate with all departments on finance matters.
• Deliver financial reports for Accor and stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning.
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness.
• Provide financial guidance on Management Agreements, Owners Corporation matters, and HMA obligations.
• Share insights with the leadership team to boost profitability and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Emotional intelligence

Hospitality finance experience

Compliance & reporting

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

Tools

Purchase Plus

Ready-Workforce

Sun Systems

Job description

Mercure Resort on the Gold Coast is seeking a seasoned Finance Leader to partner with the GM and leadership team to drive financial performance across the property. You will lead the financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and provide clear insights to support strategic decision making.

In this role you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, payroll, and statutory reporting, while guiding Management Agreements and Owners Corporation matters.