Financial Controller

About Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com is an acclaimed global technology company, recognized with fourteen Webby Awards. We operate the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace worldwide, connecting over 88 million users. Our group also includes Escrow.com, a leader in secure online payments, and Loadshift, Australia's biggest heavy haulage marketplace. Listed on the ASX (ASX: FLN), we are expanding our team with a senior Financial Controller role.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will ensure the accuracy of the Group’s financial reporting, compliance with global internal controls, and statutory obligations. This role leads a high-calibre finance team overseeing complex, multi-currency, multinational operations. We seek a proactive leader with technical accounting mastery, team leadership capabilities, and a strong focus on automating finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, half-year, and year-end close, consolidating multi-currency subsidiaries including Freelancer, Escrow, and Loadshift.
• Prepare precise statutory financial statements aligned with IFRS and AASB standards and submit all mandatory regulatory filings punctually.
• Manage the global audit cycle, liaising with external auditors, and maintain robust internal controls to reduce risk across fintech and marketplace verticals.
• Handle international tax compliance matters such as GST/VAT, corporate taxes, and R&D incentive claims.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of financial systems and workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
• Supervise global cash management, intercompany settlements, and foreign exchange risk in a high-volume transactional setting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CA or CPA accreditation is essential.
• At least eight years of ascending roles, ideally starting with a Big Four accounting firm, followed by senior financial reporting or controller positions within ASX-listed or fast-growing technology companies.
• Expert understanding of IFRS/AASB accounting standards, with proven capability in multi-entity, international consolidations.
• Experience working in fintech or marketplace industries with exposure to escrow accounting and multi-currency finance.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms and financial automation implementations is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and cultivate a productive global finance team.
• Highly detail-focused, thrives under tight reporting deadlines, and demonstrates a strong sense of ownership.

Why Join Freelancer.com?

You will be part of a dynamic, merit-based environment shaping the future of work, where your expertise will influence millions globally. If you are a finance professional committed to making a significant impact, this is an exciting opportunity to grow and contribute.