Group Financial Controller

Who We Are

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors. We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence. With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution. Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

About The Opportunity

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.

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• 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


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

What You'll Do

• 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

Why Join DCOH?

The Opportunity

• Senior leadership role with broad business exposure


• Influence strategic decision-making across multiple business units


• Career growth within a growing organisation

Business & Industry Exposure

• Diversified business across construction, development, hospitality, and property


• Exposure to complex, multi-entity operations

Culture & Workplace

• Join a Great Place to Work® Certified organisation

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Innovative business powered by contemporary technology and efficient processes


• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of finance systems, controls, and reporting capabilities

Lifestyle & Relocation

• 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

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