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Join Blackbird, Australia's largest venture capital fund, and leverage your financial acumen to supercharge ambitious founders.
Overview
Salary
£150000
Location
Australia - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly?
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Blackbird, Australia's foremost venture capital fund, thrives on bolstering the most ambitious founders in Australia and New Zealand. With a $9.9B portfolio spanned over 130 companies cross various sectors, our aim is to yield higher returns for investors and create a long-lasting, prolific business. We draw inspiration from investment giants like Berkshire Hathaway and Bridgewater Associates.
Role Summary
- Play a vital role as Senior Financial Accountant, leading the financial accounting team.
- Oversee month-end processes, tax compliance, payroll, and yearly audits.
- Flexible work locations: Sydney or Melbourne offices or from home.
Role Requirements
- Profound understanding of accounting, tax, and tax governance.
- Prior experience in managing month-end and year-end closes, navigating audits.
- A CA or CPA accreditation is a plus.
- Proactive, commercially-minded with a knack for working in dynamic environments.
Application Process Details
- People of all backgrounds irrespective of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability status are welcomed to apply. We look for potential more than credentials and are staunch promoters of growth in-role.
- At Blackbird, you will enjoy a flexible work schedule, generous parental leave, a learning and development budget, wellness benefits, living allowance, home office allowances, and personal off days. You are entitled to a share in Blackbird's financial success through funds raised during your tenure.
About Blackbird Blackbird is Australia's biggest venture capital fund, dedicated to supercharging Australia and New Zealand’s most ambitious founders. We manage a portfolio worth over $9.9B, including more than 130 companies across various sectors. Our mission is to build a business that lasts for decades and produces excellent returns for our investors. We are inspired by investment firms such as Berkshire Hathaway and Bridgewater Associates and aim to support our region’s most talented founders in building category-defining technology companies.
About the Role At Blackbird, we are expanding our Finance function to support our growth and ensure transparent and compliant financial operations. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in leading our financial accounting team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, Rebecca McCallum, you will be responsible for month-end processes, tax compliance, payroll functions, and annual audits. This position is based in our Sydney or Melbourne office, with the flexibility to work from home.
Job Requirements The ideal candidate will have strong technical foundations in accounting, tax, and tax governance, and be skilled at process improvement. Experience in managing month-end and year-end closes, navigating audits, and developing a small financial team is essential. A CA or CPA qualification is preferred. We are looking for someone who is proactive, commercially minded, and enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
Benefits Blackbird offers flexible working arrangements, generous parental leave, a learning & development budget, and a range of wellbeing benefits. We also provide a healthy living allowance, home office allowance, and personal days off. Employees enjoy unplugged weekends and participate in various social activities and clubs. All team members receive a share of Blackbird’s success through carry in funds raised during their tenure.
Apply If you are excited by this role and meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting growth in this role. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
