Atherton Tablelands location: office-based in Walkamin Structured 4-day work week (Mon–Thu), with flexibility during peak periods Accommodation options available to support travel from Cairns / Port Douglas About Howe Farming Enterprises Howe Farming Enterprises is a large-scale, diversified agricultural operation in Far North Queensland, spanning 17 farms and employing 550–600 people.
We grow bananas, avocados, sugar cane, coffee, cotton, lemons and lychees, with a proud history in agriculture since the 1950s.
The role We’re looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller who thrives on connecting numbers to operations.
You’ll partner with the CFO and operational leaders to sharpen cost visibility, improve decision-making, and support investment choices, all whilst keeping the engine room running (close, payroll oversight, controls).
This is an office-based role in Walkamin, with standard hours across Monday–Thursday and flexibility during peak periods.
What you’ll focus on Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in line with Australian Accounting Standards Month-end / half-year / year-end close and coordination of external audit Tax compliance (BAS, PAYG, payroll and income tax) and ASIC annual return support Oversight of AP/AR, cashflow/treasury, general ledger integrity and asset register Weekly payroll oversight for a 550–600-person workforce, including audit checks to prevent errors Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, KPI reporting and financial modelling Lead, mentor and develop the finance team; uplift systems, processes and documentation What we’re looking for CA or CPA qualified (or progressing) with 5+ years’ progressive finance experience Strong technical accounting and compliance capability plus commercial acumen Advanced Excel (modelling, pivots, complex formulas) and ERP/finance systems experience Confident stakeholder communicator who can translate numbers into action High integrity, strong attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset Highly regarded: agriculture/primary production exposure, multi-site operations, seasonal workforce payroll familiarity (incl.
PALM), regional QLD experience.
How to apply Apply via SEEK with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Applications will be reviewed in the first week of advertising.
