Smart Energy is one of Australia's fastest-growing clean-tech and home-electrification companies - helping Aussie households transition to smarter, cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions.
As we continue to scale nationally, we're searching for a commercially driven Financial Controller to elevate our financial capability and support our next stage of growth.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility, high-impact role where your insights directly influence strategic decisions, business performance, and long-term transformation.
Why You'll Love This Role Shape the financial backbone of a rapidly expanding national organisationWork directly with senior leadership and influence strategic decision-makingDrive process improvement, automation, and innovation across the finance functionLead meaningful change that supports our mission to decarbonise Australian homes The Opportunity As the Financial Controller you will play pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation, ensuring full compliance with Australian accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
The role purpose is to deliver accurate, insightful financial information, maintain strong financial controls, and empower executive management with the clarity they need for confident, strategic decision-making.
This role suits someone with a strong technical foundation who thrives in fast-paced, growth-focused environments and loves driving improvement and innovation.
What You'll Be Doing Strategic and Business AlignmentCollaborate with management to support and execute the broader business strategic direction.Improve visibility of financial reporting deadlines across the business to enhance planning and accountability.Distribute a Quarterly Finance Digest to communicate key financial updates, business insights, and ongoing initiatives.Financial Reporting and ComplianceEnsure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and corporate financial regulations.Calculate and raise accruals, provisions, and other journal entries required for accurate end-of-month (EOM) processing.Produce and fully reconcile monthly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements to ensure accurate and complete reporting.Assist the Finance Manager in preparing monthly results packs for CFO and Director review, highlighting key financial insights and variances.Manage statutory reporting obligations and ensure all deadlines are met for each entity within the group.Lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors, internal auditors and ensure compliance, and implement audit recommendations.Liaise with external accountants across jurisdictions to ensure accurate and timely lodgement of all taxation obligations, including BAS, PAYGW, PAYG, Payroll Tax, and Superannuation (in coordination with the HR Manager).
Respond promptly and effectively to external financial information requests as needed.Financial Process OptimisationDrive standardisation, efficiency, and best practices across financial processes including invoicing, PO compliance, accruals, and reporting documentation.Lead initiatives that leverage automation, offshoring, and AI technologies to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.Maintain and oversee a robust reporting calendar aligned with team capacity and cross functional business needs.Ensure ongoing improvement in financial accuracy, tax compliance, internal controls, and reporting quality.Commercial Support and Business PartneringShare regular insights on DSO and cashflow with internal stakeholders to support improved working capital management.Communicate key profitability drivers and opportunities for margin improvement with Finance and business teams.Serve as a customer focused financial partner, enabling stronger decision making across internal and external stakeholders.Champion innovation and growth, driving adoption of new technologies, automation tools, and scalable financial practices.Support and oversee post acquisition integration activities, ensuring alignment of reporting structures and compliance frameworks.
To be a front running candidate Bachelor of CommerceCA or CPA qualifiedIdeally 5+ years' experience in a similar roleExperience with Xero and Salesforce (preferred)Strong leadership and team development skillsHigh attention to detail & accuracyExcellent analytical and commercial acumenProactive, improvement focused mindsetOutstanding communication & stakeholder engagement abilities Why Join Smart Energy?
Smart Energy is not just another workplace.
We're a dynamic, fun and high performing team that values innovative thinking and strategic action.
If you're looking to make a substantial impact in a company that values your expertise,APPLY NOWand align your career with a business that's as ambitious as you are.
A young, driven, and truly collaborative environment where everyone grows together.
Incredible Annual Christmas Party held in either Byron or Sydney Progression Pathways and ongoing support and training.
Fantastic team culture (Friday drinks and pub lunches included)We are a thriving start up that has experienced remarkable growth of 115% this year.
At our workplace, we actively welcome new ideas and foster open discussion.
Our culture values and encourages creativity and innovation, making it an exciting time to become part of the team.
Join us now and explore the potential for personal and professional development within our dynamic company.Join an award winning, well resourced start up, truly disrupting the Australian energy sector.
With our growth trajectory, career opportunities beyond this role are inevitable.
Make the Smart move and APPLY TODAY