At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance function across diverse property entities and ensure financial integrity.
- Company: Privately owned, diversified property group with a strong focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and thrive in a family-controlled environment.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping financial strategy and driving impactful projects.
- Qualifications: CA or CPA qualified with 10+ years of finance leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 118800 - 145200 $ per year.
Our client is a privately owned, diversified property group, 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.
Senior Financial Controller in Sydney employer: The Andersen Partnership
The Andersen Partnership is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney where innovation meets finance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to transition into leadership while working closely with the CFO on transformative projects. Our collaborative culture and commitment to professional development ensure that you will thrive both personally and professionally in this exciting role.
