Senior Financial Controller – Build-to-Rent Real Estate Leader

APT Residential LLC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Apt.Residential is a fast-growing build-to-rent (BTR) development and investment manager shaping the future of rental living in Australia. We’re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day financial management and support the performance of our growing property portfolio.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll lead and develop the Finance team, oversee financial reporting and compliance, and partner with teams across the business to provide meaningful financial

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with a tertiary accounting degree.
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance leader.
• Experience in property/funds management or asset-intensive environments.
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and manage audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Finance function with clear priorities and timely delivery.
• Develop and manage the Finance Manager and Property Accountant; ensure accountability.
• Oversee month-end/year-end processes and financial statements across entities.
• Prepare monthly management reporting with commentary on performance and risks.
• Lead budgeting/forecasting with cross-team collaboration for robust assumptions.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury and liquidity visibility.
• Strengthen financial controls and approval processes.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax and regulatory compliance; manage external advisers.
• Lead annual external audits and manage relationships with auditors and banks.
• Drive systems improvement and automation to scale Finance function.
• Partner with senior leaders to support commercial decisions and growth.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Apt.Residential is a fast-growing build-to-rent (BTR) development and investment manager shaping the future of rental living in Australia. We’re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day financial management and support the performance of our growing property portfolio.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll lead and develop the Finance team, oversee financial reporting and compliance, and partner with teams across the business to provide meaningful financial