Firmus Technologies

Firmus Technologies is a global leader pioneering the development and operation of efficient AI infrastructure across Asia Pacific.

Founded in Australia in 2019, our mission is to create the most efficient AI infrastructure by combining cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to sustainability.

At Firmus, we are unique in our approach. We design, build, and operate a new class of digital infrastructure – the AI Factory. Through our model-to-grid technology approach, we have pushed the boundaries of multi-generational liquid cooling systems, energy management, AI software orchestration, and construction. For our customers, this approach allows us to make every watt count and deliver low-cost AI tokens globally.

Firmus AI Cloud

Our large-scale GPU cloud platform, Firmus AI Cloud, is purpose-built to deliver energy-efficient AI compute at scale to customers.

It empowers developers, enterprises, educational institutions, and government users to train and deploy AI models with unmatched efficiency and cost savings. With an ever-growing suite of services and applications, we are committed to delivering a cloud experience that is market-leading, proprietary, and built to scale.

Role Summary

Firmus is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to lead the month-end close process and ensure the delivery ofaccurate,timelyand insightful financial information across the Group. The roleis responsible formaintainingthe integrity of the general ledger, driving best-practice financial controlprocessesand supporting the production of high-quality management reporting in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The Senior Financial Accountant willbe responsible formaranning the end-to-end month-end and year-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal processing, intercompany accounting, consolidationactivitiesand financial analysis. The role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, completeness and reliability of financial information while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes,systemsand controls.

Operating within a rapidly scaling technology business, the Senior Financial Accountant will partner closely with finance, commercial, technology and operational teams to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting efficiency and enhance financial visibility across the organisation.



The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with a proactive approach to process improvement, helping to build a scalable and well-controlled finance function capable of supporting future growth.

While external reporting and audit support form part of the role, the primary focus is on financial operations, close management, balance sheet governance, managementreportingand the delivery ofaccuratefinancial outcomes that enable effective decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Accounting

- Lead the end-to-end month-end and year-end close process, ensuringaccurate,timelyand complete financial reporting across the Group.

- Oversee the preparation and review of journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, balance sheetreconciliationsand month-end reporting schedules.

- Manage the group consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currencyaccountingand consolidation adjustments.

- Ensure the integrity of the general ledger through robust review processes and resolution of accounting issuesidentifiedduring the close cycle.

- Drive continuous improvement in close processes, reducing reporting timelines whilemaintainingaccuracy and control.

Financial Control, CAPEX & Balance Sheet Governance

- Oversee the accounting and governance of capital expenditure, including project accounting, asset capitalisation, work-in-progress (WIP) management,depreciationand asset disposals.

- Maintain ownership of balance sheet integrity, ensuring key accounts are appropriately reconciled,reviewedand supported.

- Review andmonitorprovisions, accruals, prepayments, leases, fixedassetsand other significant balance sheet accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

- Support the development and maintenance of financial controls, accountingpoliciesand finance procedures to strengthen the control environment.

- Assistwith audit activities, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.

Business Partnering,



Reporting & Process Improvement

- Partner with operational, commercial and project teams to ensure accounting outcomes are accurately reflected and supported byappropriate documentation.

- Identifyopportunities to improve finance processes, automate manualactivitiesand enhance the quality and efficiency of financial reporting.

- Support finance transformation initiatives, systemenhancementsand the implementation of scalable processes to support the company's continued growth.

- Provide guidance and support to other finance team members on accounting treatments, closeproceduresand financial controls.

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 5–7 years' experience in financial accounting, month-end close, consolidation and financial control roles, preferably within a multi-entity, high-growthor complex corporate environment.

- CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.

- Demonstrated experience managing key month-end activities including journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, fixedassetsand intercompany accounting.

- Strong understanding of financial controls, general ledgerintegrityand balance sheet governance.

- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

- Experience improving month-end close processes, implementing process efficiencies, and strengthening financial systems and controls.

- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems in a multi-entity setting.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance, operational and commercial teams.

- Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver high-quality outputs within tight reporting deadlines.

- High levelof integrity,ownershipand professionalism, with a proactive approach toidentifyingand resolving issues.

Location & Reporting

- Sydney, NSW (Australia)
- Reporting to General Manager, Finance

Employment Basis

Full-time

Diversity

At Firmus, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions.

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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Firmus
📍 Sydney