A little about Local

Local is a Melbourne-born BTR business focused on creating and managing communities built entirely for renters. We believe in using our homes to create stronger communities, making renting more secure, sustainable and connected for Australians. Now one of Australia’s largest BTR platforms, Local has a completed portfolio valued at over $2.46B, with 3,246 apartments across six neighbourhoods along the eastern seaboard.

It’s also important to us to provide homes for people who, through no fault of their own, don’t have suitable places to live. That’s why at least 10% of each of our projects is committed to supplying homes for social, affordable and specialist disability accommodation. Our people are our greatest assets.

We have a team made up of diverse skills and perspectives united by a shared goal: creating communities that people truly love being part of. If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, read on!

A little about the opportunity

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Financial Controller to join our finance team, working closely with our CFO to own the day-to-day corporate finance function across Local’s growing portfolio of build-to-rent assets, investment vehicles and operating entities. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll take a hands-on approach to financial management, reporting, governance, controls and compliance, while partnering closely with our Development, Asset Management, Property Operations and Investment Management teams. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting continuous improvement, compliance and capability as we continue to scale it’s a great opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who’s ready to roll up their sleeves while also operating at a finance executive level.

What you’ll bring

- Your CA/CPA qualified: You hold CA or CPA qualifications together with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
- You’re an experienced finance leader:



You bring 8+ years’ experience in accounting and finance roles, including time in a senior finance leadership capacity.
- You’re technically strong: You have strong technical accounting, financial reporting and taxation expertise, with experience leading audits, statutory reporting, and compliance processes.
- You’re commercially astute: You demonstrate strong commercial judgement and understand how financial decisions impact organisational performance, investment outcomes and long-term growth.
- You’re a confident communicator: You communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences, and engage confidently with executives, boards, investors and financiers.
- You’re a natural leader: You provide functional leadership, coaching and mentoring across a finance function, and lead by example.
- You’re accountable: You take ownership of financial accuracy, compliance and reporting obligations, and follow through on your commitments.
- You’re process-driven: You have a track record of improving finance processes, systems and controls within a growing organisation, and are comfortable working across ERPs and Excel.
- You’re adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced, scaling business environment and are happy to roll up your sleeves while also operating at an executive level.
- You bring sector experience (highly regarded): Experience within real estate, funds management, property development, infrastructure or build-to-rent, along with exposure to complex group structures, joint ventures and investment vehicles, will set you apart.





Why join Local Residential? For us, this is more than just a job; it’s something we genuinely care about. What we’re building takes curiosity, energy and a willingness to challenge the norm. We’ve created a culture where people are encouraged to speak up, think differently and keep pushing for better because “that’ll do” isn’t really our thing. We’re not all work and no play, though. We love rewarding our people for the work that they do, and we’re big believers in having FUN. Here’s a little about our perks:

- The days of the 9–5 are long gone. We offer flexible hours, with one day a week from home and core collaboration time to stay connected.
- We’re big on growth, from courses and conferences to leadership development; we’ll support you to learn, develop and thrive.
- We also know the importance of switching off, with 7 additional Fridays off throughout the year to switch off and focus on themselves, their loved ones and their wellbeing and additional time to give back through community impact days.
- From day one merch to “sips and chips,” team lunches and regular social events, we make sure there’s plenty of fun along the way.
- Our EAP is available to all team members and their immediate family, providing confidential support whenever it’s needed. Whether it’s personal, skilled or somewhere in between, we’ve got you covered.
- We support our people inside and outside of work too - from referral bonuses and fitness challenges to EV salary sacrificing and paid parental leave for our Little Locals

We’re committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Different perspectives make us stronger, more creative, and help us keep challenging the way renting and living are done If you’ve got the skills, curiosity and drive to learn, even if you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to get in touch.

📌 Financial Controller (Melbourne)
🏢 Local Residential
📍 Melbourne