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About the Role

An ASX listed property and development group is seeking a technically strong Financial Controller to join its high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of core financial operations, drive process and systems improvements, and play a pivotal role in supporting business growth across property assets and projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Management

• Prepare monthly management accounts, consolidate across multiple property entities, and deliver insightful board and executive commentary, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budgets.
• Lead the preparation of half-year and year-end financial statements for the group and subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with ASX and IFRS standards.
• Oversee the financial reporting team, setting development plans and fostering a high-performance culture.

Audit & Statutory Compliance

• Manage annual audits and half-year reviews, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met.
• Prepare technical accounting papers for board and audit committee review.
• Oversee tax return processes and ATO lodgements, including Payment Times Reporting and Taxable Payments Reporting.

Controls & Systems

• Develop and monitor robust financial reporting controls suitable for a scaling property business.
• Champion the use of Jobpac, Workiva, and other industry-leading systems to drive reporting quality and efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase team efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Sustainability & EHSQ

• Collaborate with EHSQ and procurement teams to ensure timely, accurate sustainability reporting in line with relevant standards.
• Embed EHSQ considerations into financial processes and data capture.

M&A and Growth

• Support information gathering and analysis for potential property acquisitions and disposals.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and assist with modelling for growth initiatives.

About You

• CA/CPA qualified, with a degree or in Accounting.
• Background in Big 4 or mid-tier professional services, and at least 4 years as a Finance Manager.
• Experience in property, real estate, or a similar technical environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Jobpac 
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to partner effectively with executives, auditors, and external advisors.
• Detail-oriented, resilient, and proactive, with a collaborative approach.

Why Join?

• Impact: High visibility with the executive team; your work directly shapes decision-making and business performance.
• Growth: Clear progression pathway and exposure to complex, multi-entity property operations.
• Variety: Work across statutory, technical, and sustainability reporting in a fast-paced, asset-driven environment.

  Interested?

Apply via the link or reach out directly to Nick Constain at nickc@axr.com.au for a confidential discussion.