Founded in Sydney in ****, ezyCollect by Sidetrade is Australia's leading Order-to-Cash platform for small and mid-sized businesses.
We automate credit management, collections, and payments - taking the manual work out of getting paid.
Our 1,100+ customers manage A$19 billion in receivables through the platform, typically cutting late payments by 40% and bad debt by 80% within three months.Now part of global AI leader Sidetrade, we're scaling our reach across three continents - bringing enterprise-grade technology to the mid-market while staying true to our Sydney roots.
We process approximately $100 million per month in payment volume and operate as a subsidiary within a larger international group.
Australian innovation.
Global ambition.Why this role existsWe're at a pivotal moment.
As a subsidiary of Sidetrade with a growing payments operation processing over $1BN annually, we need robust financial controls, timely reporting, and governance that scales.
We also have a major systems migration ahead - moving from Xero to NetSuite - which will transform how we operate financially.We are seeking a reliable Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting integrity, compliance, and audit management across the group.In this role, you will oversee the accounting function through leadership of the Finance Team and act as the primary custodian of the company's financial control environment.This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role focused on governance, reporting discipline, and financial oversight within a growing organisation.Your teamYou'll lead a small finance team and work closely with the Payments Manager as we scale our operations and platform in the US and Europe, and liaise regularly with our French headquarters on reporting and finance matters.The team is hands-on, collaborative, and practical.
We value accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.
You'll have autonomy to shape finance processes and reporting as we scale,



and you'll be the primary custodian of our financial control environment.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and review month-end and year-end close processes across the groupEnsure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of consolidated financial statementsMaintain strong balance sheet governance, including review of reconciliations and supporting schedulesOversee revenue recognition and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standardsReview management reporting packs prior to submission to the CFOEnsure financial documentation is audit-ready and consistently maintainedIdentify and proactively address financial reporting risksSupport budgeting processes and conduct variance analysis against forecasts and budgetsLiaise with the French headquarters on reporting and finance mattersCashflow ManagementOversee the company's cashflow position and maintain appropriate liquidity across the groupOversee payroll processes and ensure timely and accurate payrunsSupervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations to maintain healthy working capitalTax & Regulatory ComplianceOversee corporate income tax compliance across relevant global jurisdictionsManage BAS, GST, R&D; tax incentives and other statutory lodgementsManage relationships with external tax advisors and regulatory bodiesEnsure compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirementsMaintain robust documentation and governance frameworks across compliance areasAudit & Control EnvironmentLead the external audit process and manage relationships with auditorsPrepare audit schedules and coordinate responses to audit queriesMaintain and strengthen internal control frameworksEnsure appropriate segregation of duties across finance processesMonitor key financial risks and implement mitigation controlsDrive improvements in financial controls and reporting efficiencyLeadership & OversightManage, mentor and develop members of a small offshore finance teamProvide technical guidance on complex accounting mattersEstablish explicit accountability, ownership and performance standards within financeEnsure finance operations are well-controlled, disciplined and scalableFoster a culture of accuracy, integrity and continuous improvementStrategic & Ad-Hoc SupportProvide financial insights to support executive decision-makingAssist with management and head office reporting, financial commentary and investor updatesSupport profitability analysis, margin review and cost optimisation initiativesContribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiativesAbout YouCA or CPA qualified4+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reportingStrong technical accounting and compliance expertiseAdvanced Xero and/or NetSuite and Excel skillsExperience in SaaS, payments, technology or multi-entity environments is highly regardedHigh attention to detail with a structured and disciplined approachCommercially minded with the ability to provide practical financial insightsOur finance stackCurrent system: Xero (migrating to NetSuite)Future system: NetSuite (you'll lead this migration)Entities: AU,NZ and USA consolidation, subsidiary within Sidetrade groupTeam structure: Small, hands-on team (~4 people) with offshore supportWhat we offerHigh autonomy and trust: You own the financial environment.
You're trusted to deliver reliable, accurate reporting and governance without micromanagement.Meaningful projects: Lead the NetSuite migration, improve reporting infrastructure, and shape how we work with our French headquarters.Collaborative culture: Work with a practical, hands-on team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.Exposure to complex finance operations: Multi-entity consolidation, subsidiary reporting within a multinational group.Potential for growth: As the business scales there's potential for this role to evolve into a larger opportunity.
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📌 Finance Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Ezycollect
📍 New South Wales