Accounting Manager

Introduction

Here at Skedulo we’re on a mission to support the 2.7 billion people in the world—and the companies that employ them—who do not work at a desk every day. Our global teams are collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and passionate about helping our customers realize their fullest potential by enabling their mobile workforces.

The Skedulo team is a tight-knit group of builders who are passionate about shaping our platform that is relied upon daily by thousands of users across the globe. We are looking for motivated, self-starters who share our values, challenge the status quo, and push the pace of innovation in order to accelerate growth. If you’re drawn to solving hard problems and want to help design software that will make a difference in people’s lives, Skedulo is for you. Visit our website to learn more about what Skedulo does and to learn more about our people and team.

Description

The Accounting Manager will report to the CFO, and will manage a team of globally focused staff accountants while taking on the lead role for the Australian entity of a global, US-based SaaS company. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone with strong technical accounting skills and experience managing a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team responsible for driving accurate and timely accounting processes across global operations.
• Manage the global monthly accounting close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion across all entities.
• Review and approve key journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses, while coordinating with regional teams to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing and compliance with local regulations (in Australia, this includes, but is not limited to, superannuation, STP, and Fair Work compliance).
• Manage and ensure timely payment of all local taxes for multiple entities, particularly the Australian entity, including GST, payroll tax, PAYG, and corporate income tax.
• Help manage all aspects of the company’s financial audits across all entities.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements to improve the efficiency and accuracy of finance and accounting operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with People Ops, Finance, Legal, Office Admin, and external advisors as necessary.
• Assist with data requests and collaborate with other finance team members globally to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, local entity budgets, and global cash requirements.
• Ensure audit readiness and work as a team to strengthen internal controls as we scale.
• Ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five years of work experience, being actively involved in all aspects of the accounting cycle, and having experience supervising a small team.
• Hands-on leader who can balance team leadership with active involvement in day-to-day tasks.
• Deep knowledge of Australian payroll, tax compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Strong data management and data analysis skills.
• Systems-related experience, particularly with accounting & payroll software.
• University degree in Business/Accounting.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Seven or more years of work experience actively involved in all aspects of the Accounting cycle
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to operate independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced technology company
• Strong acumen for financial-related software and related integrations, such as NetSuite, HCM/Payroll systems, and Excel
• Previous experience supporting both US and international audits
• Familiarity with international transfer pricing
• Public accounting or audit background, as well as SaaS or technology industry experience, are major pluses
• Vietnamese language proficiency is also a major plus.
• CPA Australia or equivalent is strongly preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Infrequent travel may be required.
• Brisbane-based, hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• As this is a global role, occasional participation in meetings or activities outside of standard working hours may be required to accommodate cross-regional collaboration.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Benefits

Global Offerings

• Competitive Salary Package
• New Hire Stock Options
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• 3 volunteer days per year
• 100% employer paid subscription to Modern Health (includes 6 coaching & 6 therapy session per year)
• A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office or WFH station
• 100% employer paid access to Udemy (Learning & Development)
• Paid Parental Leave for both carers (12 weeks)

Brisbane Specific Offerings

• Hybrid Work Model (3 days in the office & 2 days work from home)
• Offer Novated leasing through our partner LeaseLab
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 20 paid personal leave days per year
• 8 paid public holiday days per year
• Our office offers open and creative workspaces with room to play, reflect, and relax
• Our team works hard but also plays hard; we will challenge your best table tennis skills
• Kitchen stocked with snacks & drinks