Financial Accountant – Northwestern Suburbs in Adelaide

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the financial operations of our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and implementing financial policies and procedures. The Accounting Manager will work closely with other departments to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounting team and oversee day-to-day operations
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations
• Manage cash flow and oversee accounts payable and receivable
• Provide guidance and support to other departments on financial matters

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
• Experience managing a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

This role will involve working with the Financial Control team reporting to the Finance Manager, and will be instrumental in shaping accurate financial reporting, process automation, and robust internal controls.

Your key focus areas will be:

• Split time between month-end close processes and technical project work.
• Lead AI-driven improvements, system enhancements, and control automation.
• Train, upskill, and support the wider finance team.
• Deliver accurate balance sheet substantiations and budget variance analysis.

This will include the following:

• Own month-end close processes, including revenue reconciliations and usage-based reporting and analysis for service providers.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation across your areas of responsibility, ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness ahead of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Investigate and explain variances against budget and prior period, providing commentary to the Finance Manager.
• Review and post credit requests to support the broader accounts receivable function.
• Maintain and help implement the finance tech stack, lead AI-driven improvements to controls, and take on focused project work as required.
• Partner with IT, Marketing and other operational teams to ensure accurate cost allocation, accruals and spend reporting.
• Train, upskill and support the wider finance team.

Who you are:

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA/CPA qualified, or near completion.
• 3+ years of experience in a Financial or Management Accountant role.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Zuora (or similar ERP/billing systems) highly regarded.
• Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills and comfort reconciling data across multiple systems.
• A proactive, process-improvement mindset – comfortable identifying and implementing better ways of working.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and support less experienced team members.
• Curiosity about AI and technology, and an interest in applying it to finance and control processes.

What we can offer:

• Work in a remote-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one.
• Access cutting-edge AI tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your expertise.
• Surround yourself with ambitious, high-performing teammates who will challenge, support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• Own ESOP (Employee Share Options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies, so you can share in the value you help create.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a home office allowance, and outstanding learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Connect with colleagues from around the world at our Annual Global Gathering.

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