Strategic Financial Controller – Fast-Growth Clean-Tech

Smart Energy; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Christmas Party

Progression pathways

Team culture events

Gym membership subsidy

Incentive trips to Bali

Job summary

Smart Energy, a fast-growing Australian clean-tech company, seeks a commercially driven Financial Controller to influence growth. You will oversee audits, statutory compliance, and robust financial reporting across the group.

The role requires leadership in process improvements, taxation coordination, and strategic partnering with senior management. With a strong technical foundation, you will drive automation, accuracy, and governance in a fast-paced, national-scale environment and contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in commerce or related field.
• Professional accounting membership (CA/CPA) preferred.
• Minimum six years in financial auditing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead external/internal audits and ensure statutory compliance.
• Prepare month-end packs and reconcile Balance Sheet & P&L.
• Drive process improvements, automation and reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate with HR and external accountants for tax lodgements.
• Provide financial insights to senior management and board.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

CA/CPA membership

Tools

Xero

Salesforce

Job description

Smart Energy, a fast-growing Australian clean-tech company, seeks a commercially driven Financial Controller to influence growth. You will oversee audits, statutory compliance, and robust financial reporting across the group.

The role requires leadership in process improvements, taxation coordination, and strategic partnering with senior management. With a strong technical foundation, you will drive automation, accuracy, and governance in a fast-paced, national-scale environment and contribute