Property Accountant Team Lead
Colliers · Sydney, AU
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The posting
Colliers is looking for an experienced Property Accounting leader to oversee our national property accounting and client reporting function within Real Estate Management Services (REMS).
This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you'll partner with senior leadership, lead a specialised team and drive improvements across finance, systems and operations.
You'll be the go-to expert for property accounting, ensuring exceptional client outcomes, strong financial controls and continuous improvement across the business.
What you'll be doing
Leading our national property accounting and client reporting function
Managing and mentoring a high-performing team of trust accounting professionals
Partnering with senior leaders on budgeting, forecasting and business performance
Driving process improvement, automation and systems enhancements
Ensuring compliance, governance and financial control standards are maintained
Supporting new business opportunities through commercial and financial input
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key clients
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in property accounting, trust accounting or real estate finance
Proven leadership experience and the ability to develop high-performing teams
Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
Experience improving systems, processes and operational efficiency
CPA or CA qualification preferred
A collaborative approach and passion for delivering exceptional client outcomes
Why Colliers?
At Colliers, we empower our people to think differently, challenge the status quo and deliver excellence for our clients. You'll join a collaborative, entrepreneurial business where you'll have genuine influence, visibility and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
If you're ready to lead a national function and play a key role in the continued success of our REMS business, we'd love to hear from you.
We foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers feels respected and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to do their best work. It’s our people who set us apart and we actively recruit people who represent the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in doing what’s right and operating in ways that benefit the business, our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.
Experts join experts, and we welcome you to join us as we lead the industry into the future.
Please be advised that applications will only be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies.
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