Financial Controller And Executive Team Member

Specialising in stunning Celebrations, Luxury Stays, Wedding Receptions & Unique Conference Retreats, Historic Mount Lofty Estate is one of Australia's preferred destinations.

Sequoia Lodge is Mt Lofty Estate's latest ultra luxury offering, featuring spring feed hot pools, a helipad, breath taking views of the Piccadilly Valley, this 14 suite boutique retreat is set to be, not only Australia’s, but one of the world’s iconic retreats. Sequoia focuses on money can't buy behind the scenes experiences in our beautiful region. They centre around our brand pillars of food and wine, nature, wellness and history. 

Also on Mount Lofty Estate sits the iconic manor Mount Lofty House, the most awarded hotel in Australia for the last three years including Tripadvisor #1 hotel in Australia & South Pacific. Add a 3 Chef Hat restaurant, vineyards, 30 acres of gardens, day spa and cocktail bar, all perched on Mount Lofty Summit, only 15 minutes from Adelaide CBD and it simply sounds too good to be true. 

The Role

We are now seeking a driven Financial Controller based at Mount Lofty Estate reporting to the Group CFO.

To be successful in securing this unique leadership role you will be tertiary qualified and have extensive working knowledge of accounting procedures and a burning ambition to make a measurable difference and succeed. You are unique and success focused and the right fit to join one of Australia's most unique and outstanding offerings.

The successful applicant will be:

• Goal orientated and ambitious. Only those driven to acheive measurable outstanding results should apply. Your past achievements will impress.
• Ensure the integrity and viability of business proposals, short and long term, prioritising resources to achieve desired return on investment
• Implement and monitor internal controls
• Be the commercial conscience of the Leadership Team and assist in transformational projects
• Ensure accurate accounting practices are followed to ensure all assets, liabilities, income, and expenses are accurately recorded
• Prepare, review, and analyse daily, weekly and end of period management reports
• Compilation and analysis of financial reports
• Support departments with controlling expenditure
• Collaborate with each department head on the financial performance of their outlets
• Prepare budgets and forecasts
• Mentor, motivate & train Finance Team members

• Be a true hospitality professional dedicated to providing authentic customer service and be flexible in your approach to resolve issues.

Skills & Experience:

• Qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role in hotel finance

• Strong knowledge of Hotel management, Point of Sales, accounting, purchasing and inventory systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

We look forward to hearing from you. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Malcolm Bean : Director & Co-Founder