Financial Accountant

Q-CTRL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Equity potential

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Q-CTRL is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Sydney-based finance team. This hands-on role covers day-to-day accounting, payroll, and month-end close across global entities. You will partner with stakeholders, ensure timely reporting, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-growing startup.

You will bring at least 3 years in GL accounting, a relevant accounting degree, and IFRS knowledge. Experience with ERP systems like Campfire and Ramp, plus Google Sheets/Excel, is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in general ledger accounting or higher responsibilities.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; Working towards or completion of CA/CPA.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS; GAAP knowledge helpful.
• Payroll experience across Australia, UK and/or the USA.
• Experience with Campfire, Ramp, Stripe, (or similar ERP); proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting tasks including accounts payable/expenses, payroll, banking, journals, and intercompany activities.
• Support month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and related accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments to obtain transaction details and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist with tax and statutory compliance obligations and liaise with auditors.
• Support implementation of new procedures to improve departmental workflows and financial reporting.

Skills

General ledger accounting

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Deadline management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA in progress or completed

Tools

Campfire

Ramp

Stripe

Google Workspace

Google Sheets/Excel

Job description

About the team

At Q-CTRL, our global Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting our mission to make quantum technology useful. We are more than just a financial function; we are curious and get involved with what drives each part of our organization. Our team is a trusted business partner to every department and our investors, supporting strategic decisions, cost savings, expansion, and fundraising. We provide integrity in financial record-keeping and information to our leadership to drive growth and financial stability.

About the team

At Q-CTRL, our global Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting our mission to make quantum technology useful. We are more than just a financial function; we are curious and get involved with what drives each part of our organization. Our team is a trusted business partner to every department and our investors, supporting strategic decisions, cost savings, expansion, and fundraising. We provide integrity in financial record-keeping and information to our leadership to drive growth and financial stability.

About the team

At Q-CTRL, our global Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting our mission to make quantum technology useful. We are more than just a financial function; we are curious and get involved with what drives each part of our organization. Our team is a trusted business partner to every department and our investors, supporting strategic decisions, cost savings, expansion, and fundraising. We provide integrity in financial record-keeping and information to our leadership to drive growth and financial stability.

Reporting to the Financial Controller based in Sydney, this newly created Financial Accountant role, is a hands‑on position and will assist with all day‑to‑day accounting functions across our global entities. You are detail‑oriented, proactive and process‑driven, with a positive attitude and a passion for learning. You take ownership of your work, ensure high‑quality outputs, and contribute to streamlined, accurate and timely financial reporting for our investors and business leaders.

What you’ll be doing:

• Hands on day-to-day accounting functions including but not limited to: Accounts Payable/Expenses, Payroll, Banking, Journal Entries, and assisting with managing external contract accountantsManage payroll processing, superannuation and related reconciliations, liasoning with Rippling and third party processors on payroll related transactions.
• Assist with accurate and timely month end close by preparing various journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets and various other accounts.
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues.
• Assist with the preparation and lodgement of tax and statutory compliance obligations.
• Assist and in preparation of financial statements notes and collating information for our financial statement auditors.
• Assist in project implementation of new procedures to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Partner with operational teams across the business to resolve financial queries.
• Opportunities to be involved with various equity transactions and capital projects.

Ideally you’ll have:

• 3+ years in a position equivalent to a general ledger accountant/bookkeeper or higher responsibilities.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline - Working towards or completion of CA / CPA qualification.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS, knowledge of GAAP helpful.
• Experience in payroll processes across Australia, UK and/or the USA.
• Experience with Campfire , Ramp, Stripe, (or similar accounting ERP),Google Workspace - Proficiency in Google Sheet/Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and confidence and adaptability in a fast‑paced, rapidly evolving startup environment.
• Our core values resonate with you (to be real, trusted, just and revered) and you have a willingness to adapt, collaborate and help others.

About Q-CTRL

Q-CTRL is the global leader in AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software. We build the tools that make quantum technology useful, solving the hardest challenges in quantum computing and quantum sensing to deliver real-world impact.

Founded in 2017, we operate globally with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Huntsville, Berlin, and Oxford. Our teams bring together technical and multi-disciplinary expertise across the product lifecycle, and we’re hiring talent to help scale every part of the business. We work quickly to turn cutting‑edge science into deployable technology.

In 2024 we raised US$113 million in Series B funding, the largest aggregate investment for a quantum software company. Six months later we delivered the first commercial quantum advantage with Ironstone Opal, our field‑validated quantum navigation solution for defense and industry.

At Q-CTRL, we prioritize outcomes over hours. We offer flexibility, equity potential, competitive benefits that reflect our high-performance culture.