Group Financial Controller

This Darwin-based role will provide financial leadership across the DCOH Group, overseeing financial reporting, governance, financial operations, compliance, and risk management. Reporting directly to the CFO and leading a finance team, you will support the CFO and business leaders to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support informed strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

Managing the group month-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely consolidated reporting packs, and statutory financial statements; Oversee statutory compliance, taxation obligations, audit processes, and regulatory reporting requirements; Manage accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, revenue recognition, and cost accounting functions; Maintain and strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, accounting policies, and procedures across the Group; Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records and reporting; Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business performance; Leading, mentoring, and developing the central finance team, building a high-performance culture focused on execution and accountability; Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, reporting processes, controls, and operational efficiencies; Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the Group; Work closely with business unit finance leads to ensure consistency in financial practices, reporting standards, and governance; Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, banking institutions, advisers, and internal stakeholders; Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, professionalism, and high performance while representing DCOH in accordance with the Code of Conduct

Requirements

CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) with a tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; Minimum 10 years’ experience across accounting and finance functions, including senior leadership responsibilities; Strong technical accounting knowledge, including AASB, IFRS, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements; Proven experience managing audits, governance frameworks, and financial control environments; Demonstrated experience overseeing banking, cashflow management, and financial risk activities; Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement; Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business; Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities

Nice to have

Experience within construction, property development, hospitality, or project-based environments highly regarded

Benefits

Senior leadership role with broad business exposure; Influence strategic decision-making across multiple business units; Career growth within a growing organisation; Diversified business across construction, development, hospitality, and property; Exposure to complex, multi-entity operations; Great Place to Work® Certified organisation; Innovative business powered by contemporary technology and efficient processes; Relocation assistance available for the right candidate; Enjoy the Darwin lifestyle with the Territory at your doorstep; Stunning waterfronts and year-round outdoor living; Easy commuting with minimal traffic; Strong work-life balance