Head of Finance / Financial Controller – Property
Dublin City Centre
The Company
A well-established, property business in Dublin is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to take full ownership of its finance function.
You will report directly to the Managing Director and play a key role in shaping the financial performance and controls of the business.
The Role
You will lead the finance function end-to-end, covering both internal company reporting and client money / service charge accounting. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a small team, improve processes and act as a key commercial partner to the MD.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the full month-end process and production of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and KPI reporting).
* Provide clear commentary and insight on performance, trends, and variances to the MD and leadership team.
* Prepare annual accounts and audit files; act as main point of contact for external accountants and auditors.
* Oversee all client money and property-related accounting across sales, lettings and block management.
* Ensure robust control and reconciliation of client accounts in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.
* Lead the preparation of service charge budgets and year-end service charge accounts, including coordination of the external service charge audit process.
* Prepare and file VAT returns and other relevant tax filings.
* Oversee payroll processing and all related Revenue submissions.
* Ensure enhanced reporting and compliance obligations to Revenue are met on a timely basis.
* Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies and procedures across the finance and client accounting functions.
About You
Essential
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
* Proven experience in a senior finance role such as Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or strong No.2 stepping into a No.1 role.
* Strong technical grounding in management accounts, statutory reporting, and tax.
* Demonstrable experience managing or overseeing client money / trust accounts and reconciliations.
* Experience leading and developing a small finance team in an SME environment.
* Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with an owner/MD and non-finance stakeholders.
* Experience in property, real estate, lettings or block management, particularly with service charge and landlord accounting a strong advantage