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Financial Controller

CompanyAccorHotel
LocationGold Coast City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 12, 2026
About The Company
We are Accor We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world. We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts. Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.
About the Role

Company Description

Mercure Resort is located between the lush Hinterland and beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast. Featuring 292 rooms, tropical gardens, sparkling pools, and a wellness philosophy to slow down, stay well and discover local.  Set across low-rise buildings with open-air corridors, the resort offers a sense of space and connection to nature rarely found among Gold Coast resorts. 

When you join our team, you join a culture of belonging, where your personality is valued. Every action you take can have a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our guests and team, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Job Description

What you'll be doing: 

  • Work together with the GM and leadership team to drive financial performance
  • Lead the property's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting
  • Provide clear financial insights to support strategic decision making 
  • Cooperate with all departments, offering support on finance matters
  • Deliver financial reports for Accor and key stakeholders
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning with confidence and precision
  • Oversee payroll operations, ensuring everything is accurate, compliant, and on time
  • Provide financial guidance on Management Agreements, Owners Corporation matters, and HMA obligations
  • Share insights with the leadership team to boost profitability and performance

Qualifications

What you'll bring to the role: 

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Professional accounting qualification CA, CPA or equivalent
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline
  • High attention to detail, commercial mindset & strategic thinker 
  • Emotional intelligence and ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Demonstrated success in a senior finance role within hospitality, hotels or a related industry
  • Knowledgeable in accounting standards, compliance obligations, and statutory reporting
  • Proficiency in accounting and payroll systems; experience with Purchase Plus, Ready-Workforce, and Sun Systems is highly regarded

Additional Information

What is in it for you? 
Join a beautiful resort nestled beside a golf course, near the Gold Coast hinterland, with a welcoming culture.

  • Generous Discounts on accommodation and dining across Accor Hotels globally
  • Family & Friends Discounts on accommodation, services and events
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Complimentary lunch each day, produced by our resort chefs
  • Access to on-site gym facilities 
  • Complimentary resort night stay or dining voucher on your annual anniversary
  • Complimentary dry-cleaning of work-attire
  • Represent a resort centered around wellbeing, local connection and authenticity

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and believe all candidates and employees should feel welcome being their authentic self at work. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please feel welcome to let us know. 

  • Job-Category: Finance
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Schedule: Full-Time
    • Key Skills
    Financial reportingBudgetingForecastingCash flow managementPayroll operationsStakeholder managementStrategic planningFinancial analysisComplianceStatutory reportingLeadershipCommunicationAccounting standardsPurchase PlusReady-WorkforceSun Systems
    Categories
    Finance & AccountingHospitalityManagement & Leadership
    Benefits
    Generous discounts on accommodation and diningFamily and friends discountsFree on-site car parkingComplimentary lunchAccess to on-site gym facilitiesComplimentary resort night stay or dining voucherComplimentary dry-cleaning of work-attire
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Financial Controller will lead the property's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and payroll management. They will work closely with the General Manager to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making and overall profitability.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    5-10
    💼Company Size
    102023
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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