Job Description

We’re on the lookout for an Industry Controller to join our Cotton platform in Brisbane, QLD. Partnering closely with the Senior Industry Controller, you’ll take ownership of management accounting, budgeting & forecasting, fixed assets, stock control, and finance systems. This is your chance to combine technical excellence with commercial insight — helping shape decisions that matter in one of Australia’s most important industries.

Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

- Deliver accurate and timely monthly management financials to support the Senior Industry Controller.
- Manage accounting impacts from industry asset procurement/divestment, including Fixed Asset Register, depreciation schedules, and consolidation tool updates.
- Provide insightful analysis of P&L;, volumes, revenue, and production cost drivers for internal stakeholders.
- Manage all industry-related queries during annual audits.
- Prepare and review the annual budget in collaboration with the Financial Controller for Ginning, Warehousing, and Industry Corporate business units.
- Support monthly forecasts, tracking volumes and KPIs for management and executive reporting.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register ensuring full reconciliation with the general ledger.
- Support analysis of capex applications, ensuring accurate return estimates.
- Prepare and distribute monthly Capex reports and quarterly fixed asset registers for tax-effective accounting.
- Oversee the integrity of finance-related data within Cotton front office and operating systems.
- Provide project support for system development initiatives and business-as-usual finance processes.

Desired skills and experience:





- 5+ years’ experience in a finance role (industry experience preferred).
- Strong technical accounting knowledge from a medium–large/complex corporate setting, with experience in Australian Accounting Standards.
- Proven expertise in management reporting, variance analysis, GL posting, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Understanding of end-to-end business processes and internal controls (budgeting, forecasting, procure-to-pay, invoicing).
- Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and reporting skills.

Qualifications

Education & Qualifications:

- Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting.
- CPA or ICAA qualified (or equivalent professional membership).
- English language proficiency required

Additional Information

Perks and Benefits - Why Join Us? Your Benefits at a Glance

- Novated Car leasing
- Long Service Awards
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- Accommodation Support
- Referral Bonuses
- Annual Flu Shots
- Generous L&D; Resources
- Income Protection
- Discounted private Health Insurance
- Salary Sacrifice

To apply for the position:

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Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal chance employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

📌 Industry Controller (Brisbane)
🏢 Louis Dreyfus
📍 Brisbane