Finance Manager

Join Buildkite, where we help developers create faster, test smarter and innovate beyond limits. We’re shaping the future of Scale-Out Delivery Platforms that is trusted by the worlds biggest tech companies

🌏 Remote

🏝️ 6 weeks vacation

🖥️ Generous tech and home office budgets

👶🏻 6 months paid parental leave

🏢 Coworking space budget

🍰 Equity opportunities

🧘 Healthcare and wellness

At Buildkite, our mission is to unblock every developer on the planet. We’ve rethought how software delivery should work and have built a platform that is fast, reliable, secure, and is able to scale to the needs of the most demanding high-growth tech companies globally including Shopify, Uber, Pinterest, Wayfair, Cruise, PagerDuty, Culture Amp, and Canva.

As Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial controls, oversee month-end close processes, manage payroll compliance, and ensure adherence to accounting standards. You will play a critical role in financial reporting, optimizing financial processes, and providing insights that support business growth. This role requires a proactive and strategic mindset to enhance financial operations and scalability.

What You’ll Do:

🗓️ Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Own and manage the month-end close process, including preparation and review of key reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead statutory reporting, annual audits, and tax lodgments.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations in Australia and the US, ensuring all tax, payroll, and reporting obligations are met.
• Manage reporting for compliance areas such as transfer pricing and R&D tax incentives.

🗓️ Operational Finance & Controls

• Manage payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax/superannuation requirements, and proper reconciliations.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and risk management frameworks.
• Oversee tax compliance, including GST, FBT, and payroll tax filings.
• Develop and manage cash flow forecasting to optimize financial planning.
• Drive accuracy and efficiency in financial data management and reporting.

🗓️ Process Improvement & Strategic Support

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations and reporting efficiency.
• Lead finance-related projects, including system enhancements, automation initiatives, and scalability efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with SaaS-specific financial requirements, including revenue recognition and subscription billing best practices.