Financial Controller

The Onset; Sydney; On-site; AUD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

The Onset is seeking a Financial Controller to join a fast-growing technology business in Sydney, NSW. This hands-on role blends financial operations with strategic input, shaping how finance operates as the company scales internationally.

You will lead month-end close, drive reporting and controls while monitoring cash flow and ensuring compliance across evolving markets. If you thrive in fast-moving outfits, this could be the right next step.

Qualifications

• Experience in startup or high-growth technology environments.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with broader commercial thinking.
• CA/CPA background would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Own month end, reporting and financial control.
• Keep a close eye on cash flow and improve financial visibility.
• Stay ahead of tax, compliance and reporting requirements.
• Build smarter finance systems, stronger processes and better internal controls.
• Give the leadership team clear commercial and financial insights to support better decision making.
• Build the finance foundations needed to support international growth across new markets.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Financial controls

Tax compliance

Internal controls

Finance systems

Commercial insights

Education

CA/CPA background

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build the finance engine behind a high-growth global scale-up?

I'm hiring for a Financial Controller to join a fast growing technology business entering its next stage of international expansion.

This is a hands on role for someone who wants to be close to the business, not just reporting on the numbers but helping shape how finance operates as the company grows.

You'll likely work across:

• Own month end, reporting and financial control, keeping the numbers accurate and the business well informed
• Keep a close eye on cash flow and improve financial visibility across the business
• Stay ahead of tax, compliance and reporting requirements as the company continues to scale
• Build smarter finance systems, stronger processes and better internal controls for the next stage of growth
• Give the leadership team clear commercial and financial insights to support better decision making
• Build the finance foundations needed to support international growth across new markets

We're particularly interested in people who have worked in a startup, scale-up or high-growth technology environment and are comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with broader commercial thinking.

A CA/CPA background would be highly regarded, but just as important is someone pragmatic, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.

If you're a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or operational finance professional looking to step into a broader role, I'd love to hear from you.

Financial Controller Sydney, NSW, AU