Financial Controller (Remote)
Financial Controller (Remote)
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Job Description
Were looking for a meticulous strategic and systemssavvy Financial Controller to build and own the financial operations backbone of our client. This is a highimpact role responsible for ensuring financial hygiene accurate and timely reporting budget ownership multiregional compliance and streamlined coordination with external partners. Youll support executive decisionmaking while enabling operational scale and financial clarity across the business.
Success in This Role
In the first 1218 months success will be defined by the Financial Controllers ability to establish and maintain a robust scalable financial operations framework that supports our clients international growth. Key indicators of success include:
Timely and Accurate Financial Operations: Ensure all financial processes including monthly close are completed within five business days with zero material errors across multiple jurisdictions.
Reliable Financial Reporting and Forecasting: Deliver accurate P&L balance sheet and variance reports on a monthly basis using tools like Joiin and Syft with forecasting accuracy of at least 95%.
Budget Ownership and Reforecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process with crossdepartmental input and maintain a rolling 12month forecast updated quarterly.
Management of External Financial Partners: Oversee and evaluate performance of external bookkeepers payroll providers and tax agents in Australia the UK the US and Canada.
Financial Systems and Workflow Optimization: Ensure the finance stack (Xero Syft Joiin Rippling Airwallex) is integrated and functioning efficiently to support reliable reporting and workflows.
Lender and Investor Compliance: Prepare and deliver all lender and investor reports accurately and on time with zero rework required.
BoardLevel Financial Insights: Produce highquality ad hoc financial analyses within 72 hours to support executive and boardlevel decisionmaking.
Grant Compliance and Submissions: Lead the submission of R&D claims and grantrelated documentation ensuring 100% ontime compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute all aspects of financial operations including monthend close accounts payable/receivable cash flow management and consolidation across entities.
Develop and maintain robust internal controls compliance protocols and documentation in line with global accounting standards.
Own the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function: budgeting forecasting variance analysis and KPI tracking.
Serve as the primary liaison for external accounting firms tax advisors and payroll providers across international jurisdictions.
Oversee the integrity and performance of finance systems and integrations (Xero Joiin Syft Rippling Airwallex).
Provide timely financial reports and strategic insights to the CEO COO board and investors.
Prepare all lender grant and regulatory submissions with precision and timeliness.
Continuously assess and improve financial processes and workflows to support scale and efficiency.
Qualifications :
5 years of experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role ideally within a highgrowth SaaS or recurring revenue environment.
Proven expertise in managing multientity accounting across different countries currencies and compliance regimes.
Demonstrated success overseeing outsourced finance functions such as bookkeeping tax preparation and payroll administration.
Advanced knowledge of financial systems including Xero Joiin Syft Rippling Airwallex and strong proficiency in Google Sheets.
Deep understanding of SaaS metrics (e.g. ARR/MRR churn burn multiple) and financial modeling best practices.
Exceptional attention to detail organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to convey financial insights to nonfinance stakeholders.
Bonus: Experience with R&D tax incentive programs (e.g. AusIndustry) and cleantech financial compliance
Additional Information :
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Our client Values Fit
Ruthlessly Honest: You operate with integrity clarity and accountability.
Ecoactive Purpose: Youre aligned with our goal to decarbonize transport systems.
CustomerLed: You understand how financial clarity drives customer success.
Builders Mindset: You dont wait for perfect systems you improve whats in front of you.
Team First: You support others elevate your peers and leave ego at the door.
Key Performance Indicators (First 612 Months)
Monthly Close Time: 5 business days
Forecast Accuracy: 80% (3month rolling)
Time to Invoice: < 2 business days postservice
AR Days Outstanding: < 30 days
Cash Reporting: Weekly 100% accuracy
R&D Submissions: 100% ontime and compliant
Lender Reporting: 100% timely and CEOapproved
Tools & Systems Youll Use
Finance: Xero Joiin Syft Rippling Airwallex
Workflow: ClickUp Slack Google Workspace
External Support: Regional accountants and tax agents (AU UK US CA) Bookkeeping partner (Charternet)
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
