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Lead Finance. Drive Strategy. Shape the Future.
Jellis Craig Boroondara is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of our business and play a key role in shaping our future growth.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a finance professional with real estate industry experience who understands the unique complexities of sales trust accounting, rental trust accounting, commission structures, shareholder reporting and property management operations.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is a rare opportunity to join one of Melbourne\'s leading real estate businesses and take ownership of all aspects of finance across our sales, property management and trust accounting operations.
This is more than a traditional finance role. We are looking for a leader who can provide strategic financial guidance, improve systems and efficiencies, support shareholder decision-making, and lead a high-performing finance team through the next phase of our growth.
Responsibilities
* General accounting and financial management
* Sales trust accounting compliance and oversight
* Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
* Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
* Payroll, commissions and bonus administration
* Shareholder reporting and distributions
* Process improvement, automation and systems optimisation
* Leadership of the finance team and offshore support resources
* Risk management, compliance and audit preparation
* You will work closely with the Board and Directors to provide financial insights that drive informed business decisions and sustainable profitability.
Qualifications
* CPA or CA qualification
* Minimum 5 years\' experience in a senior finance leadership role
* Strong experience across financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
* Demonstrated leadership of finance teams
* Payroll and statutory compliance expertise
* Experience presenting financial information to senior executives, boards or shareholders
* Strong systems and process improvement capability
* High levels of integrity, attention to detail and accountability
Highly Desirable
* Sales and/or rental trust accounting expertise
* Experience with PropertyMe, Box + Dice or similar real estate platforms
* Experience managing offshore or virtual assistant teams
* Previous Financial Controller, Head of Finance or similar senior finance leadership experience
* Candidates with real estate industry experience will be highly regarded. Given the specialist nature of trust accounting, commission structures and regulatory requirements, applicants with a background in real estate are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why Join Us?
* At Jellis Craig & Company Pty Ltd, we are investing heavily in technology, process improvement and the future of our business. This role offers the opportunity to:
* Work directly with an engaged leadership team and Board
* Influence strategic business decisions
* Lead meaningful operational and technology improvements
* Build scalable finance systems and processes
* Join a respected and established brand with a strong market presence
* Be part of a collaborative and high-performing culture
All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years\' experience do you have as a financial controller?
* How many years\' experience do you have in a Finance Role?
* Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?
* How many years of payroll experience do you have?
* How many years\' experience do you have in the real estate industry?
Jellis Craig is an industry-leading property agency that excels in the top tiers of local property markets. We stand apart through our open and shared database, centralised systems, and cohesive team. We now have a network of 41 offices across Melbourne and beyond, with a team of over 1000 genuine humans who enrich our organisation and empower each other every day.
At Jellis Craig, we focus on what's important to you and your future. We'll listen to your ideas and champion your creativity. You'll get to collaborate with some real game changers in the industry. And you'll always have the space and the support you need to succeed in an exciting and rewarding career.
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