Assistant Director of Finance

Mondrian Gold Coast is set to debut on the sun-drenched esplanade of the iconic Burleigh Beach in Q2-2025. This destination lifestyle precinct is a vision of some of Australia and the world’s most celebrated changemakers, risk takers and creative thinkers. Mondrian Gold Coast is an immersive precinct that reflects the culture of one of Australia’s most iconic coastal destinations.

We’re seeking a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Director of Finance to play a pivotal role in the financial leadership of our hotel. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll support all aspects of the hotel’s financial performance — from forecasting and budgeting to compliance and internal controls — with a strong focus on driving business insights, streamlining processes, and supporting operational excellence across the property.

You will play a hands-on role in the pre-opening phase, helping to establish financial policies, set up systems and reporting frameworks, build the finance team, and ensure readiness for Day One operations and beyond. This role is perfect for someone who is not just technically strong, but who understands the importance of financial leadership in delivering a seamless, guest-first hospitality experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Finance in all financial planning and reporting processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and brand standards.
• Assist in the design and implementation of financial systems, SOPs, and internal control frameworks during the pre-opening phase.
• Supervise and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders to provide financial insights that support business decisions. 
• Ensure ongoing compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, audit processes, and brand standards.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, revenue audit, payroll, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Support audits and liaise with external stakeholders as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA/CA qualifications highly regarded).
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a hotel or luxury/lifestyle hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, systems, and hotel operational processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• A natural collaborator and mentor with strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment – especially during pre-opening.

Mondrian Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer. We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.