Financial Controller

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ThompsonCook Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
  • Lead & develop finance team | 2IC to experienced CFO
  • Large private property group | High performing finance team
  • CBD | $180K package | On-site

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity to step up into a Financial Controller role within a prominent, private property group. My client has an impressive active and future project pipeline with significant assets under management, the business is well regarded for its vision and values led culture. This role is ideal for a technically strong Finance Manager with a solid foundation in property development and broader business services, including financial reporting, compliance, and commercial advisory. With direct exposure to an experienced CFO and entrepreneurial stakeholders, this is a chance to grow, add value, and make a meaningful impact in a high growth, values driven environment.

The Challenge

Reporting to the CFO your key responsibilities will include the following:

  • Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high performance culture.
  • Deliver accurate and timely statutory and management reporting, ensuring compliance and providing valuable insights for decision making.
  • Oversee all direct and indirect tax obligations, ensuring compliance and minimising risk, including Division 7A requirements.
  • Manage cash flow, project and management reporting to support the business and joint venture partners.
  • Drive process improvements and system enhancements to strengthen efficiency and reporting capability.
  • Provide technical guidance on accounting and structuring matters, while supporting the CFO and directors with analysis and projects that influence business direction.

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • CA/CPA qualified with 10+ years' experience.
  • Trained within a professional services environment, with strong exposure to private client portfolios and solid experience across tax compliance, structuring, and advisory.
  • Background in development projects, property or infrastructure highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor a team.
  • Excellent technical knowledge, combined with strong commercial acumen.
  • Systems-savvy, with ERP experience.

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Susan Fouche for a confidential discussion on OR apply directly.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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