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We are more than just a financial function; we are curious and get involved with what drives each part of our organization. Our team is a trusted business partner to every department and our investors, supporting strategic decisions, cost savings, expansion, and fundraising. We provide integrity in financial record-keeping and information to our leadership to drive growth and financial stability.\n\nAbout the team\n\nAt Q-CTRL, our global Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting our mission to make quantum technology useful. We are more than just a financial function; we are curious and get involved with what drives each part of our organization. Our team is a trusted business partner to every department and our investors, supporting strategic decisions, cost savings, expansion, and fundraising. We provide integrity in financial record-keeping and information to our leadership to drive growth and financial stability.\n\nAbout the team\n\nReporting to the Financial Controller based in Sydney, this newly created Financial Accountant role, is a hands-on position and will assist with all day-to-day accounting functions across our global entities. You are detail-oriented, proactive and process-driven, with a positive attitude and a passion for learning. You take ownership of your work, ensure high-quality outputs, and contribute to streamlined, accurate and timely financial reporting for our investors and business leaders.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nHands on day-to-day accounting functions including but not limited to: Accounts Payable/Expenses, Payroll, Banking, Journal Entries, and assisting with managing external contract accountantsManage payroll processing, superannuation and related reconciliations, liasoning with Rippling and third party processors on payroll related transactions.\nAssist with accurate and timely month end close by preparing various journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets and various other accounts.\nCoordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues.\nAssist with the preparation and lodgement of tax and statutory compliance obligations.\nAssist and in preparation of financial statements notes and collating information for our financial statement auditors.\nAssist in project implementation of new procedures to enhance the workflow of the department.\nPartner with operational teams across the business to resolve financial queries.\nOpportunities to be involved with various equity transactions and capital projects.\nIdeally you'll have:\n3+ years in a position equivalent to a general ledger accountant/bookkeeper or higher responsibilities.\nTertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline - Working towards or completion of CA / CPA qualification.\nGood working knowledge of IFRS, knowledge of GAAP helpful.\nExperience in payroll processes across Australia, UK and/or the USA.\nExperience with Campfire , Ramp, Stripe, (or similar accounting ERP),Google Workspace - Proficiency in Google Sheet/Excel.\nStrong analytical skills and exceptional problem-solving skills.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.\nAbility to manage competing deadlines and confidence and adaptability in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving startup environment.\nOur core values resonate with you (to be real, trusted, just and revered) and you have a willingness to adapt, collaborate and help others.\nAbout Q-CTRL\n\nQ-CTRL is the global leader in AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software. We build the tools that make quantum technology useful, solving the hardest challenges in quantum computing and quantum sensing to deliver real-world impact.\nFounded in 2017, we operate globally with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Huntsville, Berlin, and Oxford. Our teams bring together technical and multi-disciplinary expertise across the product lifecycle, and we’re hiring talent to help scale every part of the business. We work quickly to turn cutting-edge science into deployable technology.\nIn 2024 we raised US$113 million in Series B funding, the largest aggregate investment for a quantum software company. Six months later we \ndelivered\nthe first commercial quantum advantage with Ironstone Opal, our field-validated quantum navigation solution for defense and industry.\nAt Q-CTRL, we prioritize outcomes over hours. We offer flexibility, equity potential, and competitive benefits that reflect our high-performance culture. If you’re ready to help shape the future of quantum, we’d love to hear from you!\nPlease be advised that our communications will only come from the @q-ctrl.com domain. 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