Financial Controller

Location: Hawthorn

Work type: Full Time

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.

About the Role

As Financial Controller, you will oversee the complete financial stewardship of the business, including:

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.

What We're Looking For

You are an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership capability.

Ideally, you will possess:

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

Previous real estate industry experience

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.