Financial Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Take responsibility for the integrity, reliability, and scalability of Gridsight’s financial operations.

• Manage the entire accounting process and develop systems and controls to scale across different entities and jurisdictions.

• Oversee month-end and year-end closures, consolidations, reconciliations, and management reporting for all entities.

• Maintain the general ledger, balance sheet, and financial statements, ensuring thorough documentation and audit trails.

• Establish and enforce accounting policies regarding revenue recognition, capitalization, and other significant judgments.

• Generate reports for the VP of Operations, executive team, Board members, and investors.

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, payroll, expenses, banking, and treasury functions.

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and runway across various entities and currencies.

• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, payroll, and regulatory obligations.

• Lead audit preparations and coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, payroll providers, and other external partners.

• Manage transfer pricing, the R&D Tax Incentive, and other compliance requirements.

• Design controls, approval frameworks, and operational rhythms.

• Own the finance systems roadmap and create a single source of truth across accounting, billing, payroll, expenses, and reporting.

• Automate repetitive tasks using modern tools, including AI when beneficial.

• Document processes to eliminate key-person dependencies.

• Collaborate with the VP of Operations on budgeting, forecasting, Board reporting, fundraising assistance, and scenario planning.

• Work with functional leaders on budgets, performance metrics, and financial decision-making.

• Convert financial results into insights, identifying risks and recommending actions.

• Lead and develop the internal finance team and outsourced partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification, demonstrating strong technical accounting judgment.

• Proven experience managing a complete accounting function, including closing processes, reporting, audits, taxes, and operational finance.

• Background in a rapidly growing technology company, preferably with multi-entity, multi-currency, and international operations.

• Practical knowledge of SaaS, enterprise software, or other intricate contract-based revenue models.

• A builder's mindset with experience in enhancing systems, controls, and processes.

• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to clearly communicate financial issues to non-financial leaders.

• High-ownership, low-ego work style, and readiness to transition between detailed execution and broader business collaboration.

• Experience with Big 4 or mid-tier audits, ERP implementation, or support during fundraising is advantageous but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.