Senior Financial Accountant at Firmus Technologies

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial reporting, IFRS, ASX reporting, Technical accounting, Statutory accounts, Audit management, Revenue recognition, Lease accounting, Financial instruments, Business combinations, Consolidation, Internal controls, Financial systems, Process improvement, Stakeholder engagement, Analytical skills

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Firmus Technologies Firmus Technologies is a global leader pioneering the development and operation of efficient AI infrastructure across Asia Pacific. Founded in Australia in 2019, our mission is to create the most efficient AI infrastructure by combining cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to sustainability. At Firmus, we are unique in our approach. We design, build, and operate a new class of digital infrastructure – the AI Factory. Through our model-to-grid technology approach, we have pushed the boundaries of multi-generational liquid cooling systems, energy management, AI software orchestration, and construction. For our customers, this approach allows us to make every watt count and deliver low-cost AI tokens globally. Firmus AI Cloud Our large-scale GPU cloud platform, Firmus AI Cloud, is purpose-built to deliver energy-efficient AI compute at scale to customers. It empowers developers, enterprises, educational institutions, and government users to train and deploy AI models with unmatched efficiency and cost savings. With an ever-growing suite of services and applications, we are committed to delivering a cloud experience that is market-leading, proprietary, and built to scale. Role Summary Firmus is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to lead the preparation, governance, and delivery of high quality financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, ASX reporting requirements, and internal governance standards. The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for managing the end to end external financial reporting process, including statutory accounts, liaising with the auditors and managing complex technical accounting matters. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information across the organisation and plays a key role in supporting finance leadership with insight, and technical accounting advice. Operating within a high growth technology environment, the Senior Financial Accountant partners closely with finance, legal, commercial, and operational teams to embed strong financial controls, strengthen reporting processes, and support the organisation’s compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory frameworks, and audit requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead external financial reporting Oversee the preparation, review, and delivery of statutory financial statements and associated disclosures in accordance with IFRS. Manage the ASX reporting cycle, ensuring compliance with continuous disclosure, periodic reporting, and governance requirements. Technical accounting & advisory Provide technical accounting leadership on complex areas including revenue recognition, lease accounting, financial instruments, business combinations, and consolidation matters. Draft technical accounting papers to support key judgements, estimates, and accounting treatments. Financial controls & governance Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and support the development of accounting policies and procedures. Ensure alignment with best practice reporting governance, disclosure controls, and finance assurance processes. Process improvement & systems Lead continuous improvement in reporting processes, close procedures, documentation quality, and financial systems upstream data. Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and enhancements to internal reporting frameworks. Stakeholder engagement Partner with cross-functional teams—including Legal, Risk, Operations, and Commercial—to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong governance. Provide training and guidance to finance and operational staff on accounting standards and reporting requirements. Skills & Experience Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in external reporting, technical accounting, or audit, ideally within a listed or fast growth environment. CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) with deep knowledge of IFRS and ASX reporting requirements. Strong technical accounting capability with demonstrated experience preparing statutory financial statements. Experience managing external audits and complex technical matters. Proven ability to interpret accounting standards, develop accounting position papers, and communicate complex concepts clearly. Highly developed analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience improving reporting processes, financial systems, or internal controls. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments. High level of integrity, judgement, and professionalism. Location & Reporting Sydney, NSW (Australia) Reporting to General Manager, Finance Employment Basis Full-time Diversity At Firmus, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the AI industry through sustainable practices and cutting-edge engineering. Apply now to be part of shaping the future of sustainable AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Accountant leads the end-to-end external financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with IFRS and ASX requirements. They also provide technical accounting leadership and partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen internal controls and financial governance.