Manage the day-to-day finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and general ledger activities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reporting, and board outputs
Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization
Ensure timely and compliant tax filings and regulatory reporting
Lead external audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
Lead the R&D; tax incentive process, including data collection and stakeholder coordination
Manage payroll, accounting, and bookkeeping vendors
Lead implementation of financial systems and automation tools
Design and document scalable financial processes and controls
Implement process improvements to strengthen financial governance, accuracy, and efficiency
Deliver high-quality accounting processes and effective internal financial controls
Protect and safeguard business assets, including IP, inventory, and operational assets
Build and manage relationships with executives, tax advisors, banks, and outsourced providers
Collaborate with marketing, product, sales, and operations teams
Requirements
CPA/CA qualified or equivalent
5+ years of experience in financial control, ideally in a SaaS or tech environment
Robust experience in a SaaS company
Understanding of SaaS metrics, including ARR, churn, CAC, and LTV




Proven experience implementing financial systems such as Xero, NetSuite, or similar, with a focus on governance
Excellent knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax regulations
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Legally authorized to work in Australia
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and treasury functions, while ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards and tax regulations. Proven ability to implement financial systems and optimize cash flow in a SaaS environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CPA/CA Qualified
5+ Years Financial Control Experience
SaaS Metrics Understanding
Financial Systems Implementation
Australian Accounting Standards Knowledge
Hard Skills
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Payroll Management
Cash Flow Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Audit Preparation
Process Improvement
Financial Governance
Data Analysis
Financial Controls
Soft Skills
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA
CA
Industry Keywords
SaaS
Tax Regulations
Financial Compliance
Stakeholder Coordination
Operational Assets
Tools & Technologies
Xero
NetSuite
Financial Automation Tools
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📌 Finance Manager (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney