Looking for your next challenge?

Join our team as a Financial Controller at The Star Brisbane.   

The Star Brisbane is Australia’s newest entertainment hub at the heart of the new Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct. The first phase is now open, with more venues and experiences on the way. The Star Brisbane offers a variety of new dining, bars, and unique entertainment options. It also includes a five-star luxury hotel, The Star Grand, and a state-of-the-art Event Centre.  

The Financial Controller reports directly to the Property Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for delivering high quality, customer service oriented general accounting services for The Star Brisbane. You will ensure compliance with all external and internal regulatory requirements and ensure protection of business assets

A few of your responsibilities:

• Lead financial accounting services for the property including journal preparation, month end GL close, balance sheet reconciliations, management reporting and tax support.
• Ensure delivery of monthly reporting including Balance Sheets, reconciliation summaries and P&L analysis.
• Develop close engagement with broader finance team covering deliverables, communication and escalation channels.
• Lead the resolution of issues that arise in relation to the provision of these services (e.g. accounting issues, control issues) and escalate as required.
• Provide information and support for the half year / annual reporting including audit support.

What we are looking for:

• High level numeracy and reconciliation skills, with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in managing a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CA/CPA qualified
• Demonstrated experience in similar accounting role for 5 years or more
• Good knowledge of Oracle or similar large ERP system, TM1, Excel

About you:

To succeed in this position, you’ll need strong technical expertise and knowledge in accounting and an understanding of laws and financial statutory requirements as they relate to the organization. You will be an experienced team leader with outstanding, customer service focused communication skills.

What can we offer you:

• Complimentary meal on site every day, including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
• Discounted parking available in the city
• Up to 30% Discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
• Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy – limitless career opportunities
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
• Mental Health and Wellbeing services
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+
• Paid training, ongoing career development opportunities

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care. 

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.  

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2025 PLATINUM Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.       

It’s your time to SHINE! 

Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star.