Overview
About BuildPass
BuildPass is building the AI-native operating system for the construction industry. We're a fast-growing construction technology company serving 850+ general contractors across Australia and the US, with a team of ~50 people and strong momentum heading into our next phase of growth. Backed by leading investors including Carthona Capital, we're on a mission to solve the productivity challenges that have plagued construction for decades.
Role at a glance
Finance Manager
BuildPass
Full-time
Hybrid | Richmond, Australia
The Role
We're looking for a Finance Manager to own and drive the finance function across both our Australian and North American operations. This is a hands-on role responsible for the full breadth of accounting and finance activities—from day-to-day bookkeeping, billing and payroll through to investor reporting, financial modelling and target setting. You'll work closely with our leadership team and external tax accountants to ensure we have the financial infrastructure and insights needed to scale.
What You'll Do
* Financial Operations & Reporting
o Own end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting processes for both Australian and US entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions
o Oversee daily bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable (including weekly AP report reviews, approvals, and payment uploads), billing, and expense management for AU and US operations
o Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, investor metrics and board materials
o Execute month-end processes and coordinate year-end close processes
o Maintain and update schedules for revenue reconciliation, unearned revenue, prepayments, accruals, annual leave provisions, fixed assets and depreciation, and intercompany recharges
* Payroll & Compliance
o Process payroll for both AU (Xero) and US (Deel) teams
o Calculate and facilitate payments for sales commissions / bonuses and CSM commissions
o Manage employee entitlements, including annual leave provisions, flexi leave balances and other benefits
o Collaborate with external accountants on payroll compliance, statutory filings and reporting requirements in both AU and US
o Oversee government rebates and incentive programs (R&D tax credits, grants, etc.)
* Strategic Finance
o Maintain and evolve the 3-way financial model, including updates to the GTM model, to inform forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making
o Handle treasury functions, working capital management, and foreign exchange
o Prepare investor and board metrics and related materials to support stakeholder communications
o Assist with fundraising efforts, including leading financial due diligence, managing data rooms, and preparing supporting documentation
o Partner with leadership on product pricing strategies, unit economics analysis, and growth planning initiatives
* Cross-Border Operations
o Manage transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and recharges between AU and US entities
o Navigate operational and regulatory nuances of running finance functions across Australian and North American jurisdictions, including sales tax
o Collaborate closely with US and AU tax accountants and external advisors to ensure compliance and optimisation
What We're Looking For
* 4-6 years of corporate finance or auditing experience, ideally including time at a Big 4 firm or equivalent
* Strong technical skills with hands-on experience across the full finance function, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll processing, and month-end / year-end closes
* Experience with or understanding of US tax accounting, business practices, and compliance
* Proficiency with Xero, Excel, and comfortable learning new systems such as Deel, HubSpot, HubDoc, Subscript, GetSphere, and Stripe
* Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple cadences (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) while maintaining accuracy in high-volume processes
* Strong communication skills—you'll be working with everyone from our sales / customer success teams to external advisors / contractors to our board
* Startup mindset: comfortable building and documenting processes from the ground up, wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment
* Experience in a SaaS / technology business is a plus, particularly with a revenue recognition and unearned revenue
* Comfortable with occasional US time zone exposure
We Also Offer
* Equity opportunities through our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)
* Central Richmond office - right behind Richmond Station, great cafés nearby, and a proper espresso machine (but we are also WFH friendly!)
* 4 x extra days of bonus wellbeing leave per year to ensure you're looking after you
* Team culture - quarterly celebrations and monthly team lunches
Our Company Values
* Listen Loudly – We listen and act on feedback, building a culture of trust and candour.
* Build with Ambition – We set bold goals and ship products that compound our advantage.
* Own Your Impact – We take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks.
* Co-Create the Future – We work alongside our customers to push the entire industry forward.
How To Apply
You don't need to tick every box to be a strong fit here. If you're motivated, curious, and ready to grow, we'll back you with the training to succeed.
We're accepting applications on a rolling basis, so apply sooner rather than later if this sounds like you.
If you have any questions? Email
Data shows that 26% of women are unlikely to apply for a job if they don't have all the skills listed, compared to 12% of men. If you think you'd be a great candidate for this role but don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you.
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