AI-Forward Financial Controller (12-Month Contract)

Atomi Ltd; Port Macquarie; Remote; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored flexibility

Generous leave

Location independence

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing program

Parental leave

Social events

Atomi access

Job summary

Atomi Ltd is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and elevate the team as it scales. The role reports to the Co-CEOs and balances rigorous accounting with commercial insight, using AI-forward approaches for reporting and forecasting. You will guide two direct reports in a fast-growing SaaS environment while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

The position is a 12-month max-term contract with flexible location options and a focus on data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CPA with strong financial control experience.
• Experience in SaaS/tech or high-growth businesses.
• Proven ability to coach and develop finance teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Analytical mindset with end-to-end budgeting and forecasting.
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with ability to handle ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Own annual budgeting framework, forecasting, and investor reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and yearly close and reporting.
• Manage treasury, bank approvals, and contract reviews.
• Develop financial policies and leverage AI/automation for reporting.
• Coach two direct reports and maintain team processes.
• Partner with stakeholders on cost control and efficiency.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Financial control

SaaS/tech experience

Forecasting & budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Team coaching

Education

CA or CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Atomi Ltd is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and elevate the team as it scales. The role reports to the Co-CEOs and balances rigorous accounting with commercial insight, using AI-forward approaches for reporting and forecasting. You will guide two direct reports in a fast-growing SaaS environment while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

The position is a 12-month max-term contract with flexible location options and a focus on data-driven decision making.