Resort Finance Controller: Drive Profit & Reporting Excellence

Mercure Gold Coast Resort; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Accor accommodation and F

Free on-site parking

Complimentary daily lunch

On-site gym access

Anniversary night stay or dining

Dry-cleaning of work attire

Job summary

Mercure Gold Coast Resort is seeking a senior finance leader to drive financial performance, oversee budgeting and reporting, and provide strategic financial insights for the property on the Gold Coast. You will collaborate with the GM and leadership team to optimise profitability and ensure compliance across all financial operations.

The role requires a professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA), extensive hospitality finance experience, and strong leadership and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA) required.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Experience in senior finance role within hospitality/hotel sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance with GM and leadership team.
• Lead the property's financial operations and reporting.
• Provide clear financial insights for strategic decisions.
• Coordinate with all departments on finance matters.
• Deliver financial reports for Accor and stakeholders.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and planning.
• Manage payroll operations accurately and on time.
• Advise on Management Agreements, Owners Corporation and HMA obligations.
• Share profitability insights with leadership to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Emotional intelligence

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Hospitality finance

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Accounting degree

Finance-related degree

Tools

Purchase Plus

Ready-Workforce

Sun Systems

Job description

Mercure Gold Coast Resort is seeking a senior finance leader to drive financial performance, oversee budgeting and reporting, and provide strategic financial insights for the property on the Gold Coast. You will collaborate with the GM and leadership team to optimise profitability and ensure compliance across all financial operations.

The role requires a professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA), extensive hospitality finance experience, and strong leadership and stakeholder management