AU Financial Controller | Work from Home - Dayshift

Twoconnect; United States; Remote; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Twoconnect seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead day-to-day finance for an Australian environmental consultancy. This hands-on role covers financial reporting, payroll, AP/AR, project billing, reconciliations, compliance, and month-end activities.

Working closely with Directors and external accountants, you will ensure payroll compliance, provide insightful reporting and analysis, and support multi-entity finance requirements across the group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' accounting experience with Australian finance functions.
• Experience across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, STP, superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing finance functions across multiple entities.
• Experience preparing management reports and working alongside external accountants.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with MYOB, Xero, or similar accounting platforms.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Oversee project billing, client invoicing, monthly statements, and debtor management.
• Process supplier payments, expense claims, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage purchase orders and monitor outstanding commitments.

Skills

Accounting degree

5+ years experience

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Month-end reporting

Australian payroll legislation

MYOB

Xero

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

MYOB

Xero

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day finance operations for a growing Australian environmental consultancy. This is a hands-on role responsible for financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, project billing, reconciliations, compliance, and month-end activities.

Working closely with the Directors and external accountants, you will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting business decisions through reporting and analysis, and ensuring payroll and compliance obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.


• Oversee project billing, client invoicing, monthly statements, and debtor management.


• Process supplier payments, expense claims, and maintain accurate financial records.


• Manage purchase orders and monitor outstanding commitments.

Payroll & Compliance

• Process fortnightly Australian payroll, including leave management, superannuation, STP, PAYG, payroll tax, and workers' compensation requirements.


• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Awards, classifications, pay rates, allowances, and employee entitlements.


• Complete payroll reconciliations and support year-end payroll processes.


• Reconciliations & Reporting


• Perform bank, credit card, payroll, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.


• Coordinate month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.


• Prepare management reports, departmental P&Ls, project profitability reports, and budget variance analysis.


• Assist with cash flow forecasting and budgeting activities.

Finance Support & Process Improvement

• Support tax and compliance reporting in partnership with external accountants.


• Assist with year-end reporting, audit preparation, and R&D claim documentation.


• Provide finance support across related entities where required.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the coordination of routine finance activities.

Requirements

About You

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 5 years' accounting experience, including strong exposure to Australian finance functions.


• Demonstrated experience across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.


• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, STP, superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, and compliance requirements.


• Experience managing finance functions across multiple entities.


• Experience preparing management reports and working alongside external accountants.


• Advanced Excel skills and experience with MYOB, Xero, or similar accounting platforms.


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience using MYOB and Monday.com.


• Background within a consultancy, professional services, or project-based environment.


• Experience supporting multiple entities and intercompany transactions.


• CPA or CA qualification, or currently working towards completion.