Financial Controller

Freelancer.com; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Freelancer.com is seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to oversee global financial reporting, internal controls, and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions and currencies. This hands-on leader will guide a finance team, drive process improvements, and partner with the CFO to strengthen governance and efficiency.

The role requires IFRS/AASB expertise, 8+ years in finance, and experience with ASX-listed or high-growth tech environments.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CA/CPA mandatory.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and reporting.
• IFRS/AASB expertise with complex consolidations.
• Experience in ASX-listed or high-growth tech environments.
• Fintech/ marketplace and multi-currency experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-end, half-year, and year-end close with multi-currency consolidation.
• Ensure IFRS/AASB-compliant statutory financial statements.
• Own global audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Manage global tax compliance, including GST/VAT and R&D incentives.
• Drive automation of financial systems and workflows.
• Oversee cash flow, intercompany settlements, and FX risk.

Conocimientos

Global financial reporting

Leadership

ERP systems

Automation mindset

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Herramientas

ERP systems

Financial automation tools

Descripción del empleo

Freelancer.com, a fourteen-time Webby award-winning global technology company, operates the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace, connecting over 88 million users. Our portfolio includes Escrow.com, the global leader in secure online payments, and Loadshift, Australia’s largest heavy haulage marketplace.

Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: FLN), we are seeking a high-calibre and motivatedFinancialControllerto join our team. This is a pivotal role for a technicalfinanceexpert who can manage the engine room of a complex, multi-currency global group.

Role Overview

Reporting to the ChiefFinancialOfficer, theFinancialControllerwill be responsible for the integrity of the Group’sfinancialreporting, global internal controls, and statutory compliance. You will lead a high-performingfinanceteam, ensuring that our global operations - spanning multiple jurisdictions and products - run with precision and efficiency. You are a "hands-on" leader who balances technical accounting excellence, team development, and a drive for process automation.

Key Responsibilities

• GlobalFinancialReporting:Lead the month-end, half-year, and year-end closing processes. Ensure accurate consolidation of multi-currency subsidiaries across the Group (Freelancer, Escrow, and Loadshift).
• ASX & Statutory Compliance:Prepare high-quality statutoryfinancialstatements in accordance with IFRS/AASB. Ensure timely delivery of all regulatory filings.
• Internal Controls & Audit:Own the global audit process. Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and maintain a robust internal control environment to mitigate risk across our fintech and marketplace platforms.
• Tax Management:Manage global tax compliance, including GST/VAT, corporate income tax, and R&D tax incentive claims across international jurisdictions.
• Operational Excellence:Constantly refine and automatefinancialsystems and workflows.
• Cash Management & Treasury:Oversee global cash flow, intercompany settlements, and FX risk management in a high-volume transactional environment.

Requirements

• Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting orFinance.CA or CPA qualification is mandatory.
• Experience:8+ years of progressive experience, ideally beginning in a Big 4 firm followed by a senior reporting or controllership role within anASX-listedor high-growth tech environment.
• Technical Expertise:Deep knowledge of IFRS/AASB standards. Demonstrated experience in complex consolidations and international accounting treatments.
• Fintech/Marketplace Savvy:Experience with high-volume transactional businesses, escrow accounting, or multi-currency platforms is highly regarded.
• Systems Driven:Experience with ERP systems, implementations orfinancialautomation tools is a highly regarded.
• Leadership:Proven ability to manage and mentor a global team, holding them to a high standard of output and professional development.
• Mindset:You are detail-oriented to a fault, thrive under the pressure of reporting deadlines, and possess an "owner" mentality.

Why Freelancer?

At Freelancer, we don’t just fill roles; we build the future of work. You will be working in a fast-paced, meritocratic environment where your contribution directly impacts millions of users. If you are a technicalfinanceleader looking to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.