Senior Financial Controller

The Andersen Partnership; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead the finance function across a multi-entity group including trusts and development vehicles in Sydney. You will own financial integrity, oversee consolidation and reporting, and partner with the CFO and MD on strategic decisions.

You will manage project accounting, tax compliance, audits and treasury, while developing a high-performing finance team and implementing robust controls.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with 10+ years post-qualification experience.
• 5+ years as Financial Controller or senior finance leader.
• Experience in property development, real estate, or multi-entity structures.
• Strong consolidation, trust accounting and property development accounting knowledge.
• Proven audits, tax compliance and lender/advisor collaboration experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling; ERP experience.
• Ability to communicate with non-finance executives and family principals.
• Discreet, hands-on in a privately held, family-controlled environment.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and consolidation across multiple entities.
• Oversee development and project accounting, including revenue recognition on settlement.
• Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury, debt facilities and covenant reporting.
• Oversee tax compliance across companies and trusts and international obligations.
• Lead external audits and strengthen controls, governance and ASIC compliance.
• Prepare board packs and assist due diligence, structuring and modelling for acquisitions/JVs.
• Lead and develop the finance team and drive process improvements.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial strategy and long-term planning.

Skills

Consolidation

Financial reporting

Project accounting

Cash flow management

Tax compliance

Audit leadership

Financial modelling

ERP systems

Team leadership

Executive communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

NetSuite

Job description

Our client is a privately owned, diversified property group, they are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to lead the finance function across a multi-entity group of companies, trusts and development vehicles.

Reporting jointly to the CFO and the Managing Director, you will be a trusted commercial partner as well as the owner of financial integrity and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and consolidation across multiple entities and trusts, in line with AASB/IFRS
• Oversee development and project accounting, including feasibility, cost-to-complete, capitalisation and revenue recognition on settlement
• Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury, debt facilities, covenant reporting and lender relationships
• Oversee tax compliance across companies and trusts (BAS, FBT, payroll tax, land tax, Division 7A, UPEs), as well as international obligations such as CFC, transfer pricing and thin capitalisation
• Lead the external audit process and strengthen financial controls, governance, insurance and ASIC compliance
• Prepare board packs and investment committee materials, and support due diligence, structuring and modelling for acquisitions, JVs and divestments
• Lead and develop the finance team (AP, AR, payroll, reporting) and drive systems and process improvement
• Partner with senior leadership on financial strategy, group structuring and long-term capital planning

About you

• CA or CPA qualified, with 10+ years’ post-qualification experience, including 5+ years as a Financial Controller or in senior finance leadership
• Background in property development, real estate, family office or a similarly complex multi-entity structure
• Strong technical knowledge of consolidation, trust accounting and property development accounting
• Proven record of leading audits, managing tax compliance and working with lenders and advisors
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, plus ERP experience (Xero, MYOB, NetSuite or similar)
• Team leadership experience, with the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance executives and family principals
• Discreet, hands-on and comfortable in a privately held, family-controlled environment
• Bilingual English/Mandarin is highly desirable