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Reporting to Pippa Strong, you'll be the analytical backbone behind how we plan, measure, and improve financial performance - turning numbers into insights that guide real decisions across the business.\nYou'll partner closely with leadership on budgets, rolling forecasts, cost and pricing analysis, and valuation work, while also helping strengthen the financial systems and controls that support our growth. This is a full-time position based in Australia, with a salary of AUD $100,000-$120,000 per annum (exclusive of super).\nHow you'll create impact:\nFinancial Reporting & Month-End Close\nOwn the full month-end close process - journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations - delivered on schedule\nPrepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for executive and board review\nMaintain and improve the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts\nProduce variance analysis against budget and prior periods, with clear narrative commentary\nBudgeting & Forecasting\nSupport the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, working closely with department heads to validate assumptions\nBuild and maintain financial models that reflect SaaS-specific metrics: ARR, MRR, churn, CAC, LTV, and gross margin by product line\nAssist in scenario modelling to support strategic planning and investment decisions\nCost Management & Analysis\nExamine operating costs and income/expenditure across the business, identifying trends, inefficiencies, and savings opportunities\nMonitor COGS and operational expenditure against budget, flagging material variances proactively\nSupport vendor and contract reviews from a financial lens\nCompliance, Tax & Audit\nPrepare BAS, GST, and tax workpapers; liaise with external tax advisers on compliance obligations\nEnsure all financial reporting complies with statutory requirements and applicable accounting standards (AASB/IFRS)\nMaintain appropriate internal controls and contribute to their continuous improvement\nSystems & Process\nAdminister and improve accounting systems (Xero); advise on the selection and application of financial tools and integrations\nDrive automation of manual processes - if you're doing something repetitive, you should be building a smarter way to do it\nPartner with the broader team on system migrations, ERP evaluations, or new financial infrastructure as the company scales\nBusiness Partnering\nAct as a credible financial partner to department heads - translating numbers into business insight, not just reports\nProvide financial analysis to support commercial decisions including pricing, headcount, vendor selection, and growth initiatives\nPresent financial summaries and analysis to senior leadership with clarity and precision\nWhat we need from you:\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline\n3 years of post-qualification experience in a management accounting or financial reporting role\nTechnical Skills\nStrong command of month-end close, management reporting, and reconciliation processes\nProficiency in cloud accounting platforms - Xero strongly preferred; experience with NetSuite, MYOB, or QuickBooks considered\nAdvanced Excel / Google Sheets; experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI) is an advantage\nSoft Skills & Working Style\nhigh attention to detail - you catch errors before they matter\nIntellectually curious; you don't just report the number, you want to understand what drove it\nComfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift and ambiguity is the norm\nClear, direct communicator - written and verbal - capable of presenting financial data to non-finance stakeholders\nSelf-directed and accountable; you don't need to be managed to deliver\nNice to Have\nPrior experience in a SaaS, tech startup, or high-growth scale-up environment\nFamiliarity with SaaS financial metrics and subscription revenue recognition (ASC 606 / AASB 15)\nWorking knowledge of Australian tax obligations: GST, BAS, payroll tax, FBT\nExposure to multi-currency consolidation and international entity reporting\nFamiliarity with Shopify ecosystem, e-commerce, or D2C business models\nExperience with financial modelling for new product or market expansion decisions\n1-Month Success\nCompleted onboarding and is fluent in Okendo's chart of accounts, finance systems, and reporting cadence\nHas met with key stakeholders across Finance, leadership, and other departments to understand how budgets and forecasts are used day-to-day\nEstablished a regular 1:1 rhythm with Pippa Strong, with a clear roadmap of priorities for the first 90 days\nTaken ownership of at least one existing monthly reporting or reconciliation task\n6-Month Success\nIndependently owns the full budgeting and rolling forecast cycle, including variance analysis and cost review, across Okendo's international entities\nDelivered at least one improvement to financial reporting templates, models, or processes that increases accuracy or saves time\nContributed a pricing, cost efficiency, or valuation analysis that directly informed a business decision\nIs a go-to finance partner for at least one other department\n1-Year Success\nHas driven a meaningful improvement to Okendo's FP&A processes, systems, or controls as the business has scaled\nDelivered a significant financial model, valuation, or business case (e.g. supporting an expansion, investment, or efficiency initiative) that shaped a strategic decision\nIs recognised across the business as a trusted financial advisor, with strong working relationships across departments\nHas a clear development path toward greater ownership within the Finance & Accounting team as Okendo continues to grow\nWhy Okendo?\nThis is a chance to be a foundational member of a growing Finance team at a company trusted by 16,000+ Shopify brands - with real ownership over budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy from day one. You'll work directly with leadership, gain exposure to international operations, and have the opportunity to grow your career as our finance function scales alongside the business.\nWorkplace benefits:\nWork remotely in Australia\n12 weeks of Paid Family Leave at 100%\nExposure to the most influential eCommerce brands globally\nOffice stipend setup\nOpportunities for training + development\nData backed and competitive compensation strategy\n4 weeks of annual leave\n11 paid public holidays\nSick & carer’s leave\nCompassionate & bereavement leave\nWhat we value:\nOne team\nWe are one team committed to the same mission. We trust, respect, and value each other. We recognise the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives each of us has to offer. 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