Senior Financial Accountant at Nuix

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Accounting, ASX Financial Reporting, AASB/IFRS Standards, Revenue Recognition, AASB 15, AASB 16, Financial Statement Preparation, Group Consolidation, External Audit Management, NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, Intercompany Eliminations, Statutory Reporting, Financial Disclosure, Balance Sheet Substantiation, FP&A Collaboration

Industry

Software Development

Description

We're on a mission to be a Force For Good, through our People, Products and Purpose at Nuix. Nuix is one of the greatest comeback Technology success stories in Australia, and we're making massive waves each day. Nuix is, and will be, a pioneer in the Australian Technology space, and we're carrying the torch on what "good" looks like. This extends to our People. We're fiercely passionate, love working at pace, thrive in ambiguity, live, and breathe outside of the box, and above all are good humans. Our impact extends outside of our 9-5, and our place in society isn't always defined by corporate metrics. We're determined to make a positive difference in the world, whether through our solutions which help the top companies, governments and agencies find the truth and combat illegal activities, or through our people who care about contributing and giving back both within, and outside, of Nuix. We are a Force For Good. We're selective about who comes on board, and you should be too. But if the above sounds like a match, get in touch today and get ready for the possibility of starting a once-in-a-career journey. Role Overview: Nuix is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Accountant to play a critical role within the Sydney-based finance function. This position is central to the integrity of Nuix’s financial reporting, technical accounting, and external compliance obligations as an ASX-listed company. The role requires deep expertise in the application of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB/IFRS), complex revenue recognition under AASB 15, and the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for the Nuix Limited group and its subsidiaries. The Senior Financial Accountant is a key interface between Finance, the broader leadership team, and Nuix’s external auditors, supporting year-round audit activities including half-year procedures, the interim hard close, full year-end, and subsidiary audits. The role also works closely with the FP&A team to ensure alignment between statutory reporting outcomes and management reporting, supporting timely and accurate financial decision-making across the group. Location: This position is based in Sydney, Australia, as part of the Nuix Group Finance leadership team at our global headquarters. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical accounting and ASX financial reporting compliance Report directly to the Head of Technical Accounting & Compliance. Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for Nuix Limited and its subsidiaries in compliance with AASB/IFRS standards and ASX Listing Rules. Own the end-to-end revenue recognition process, applying complex judgements under AASB 15 across Nuix’s diverse contract structures, in close collaboration with senior finance leadership and commercial operations. Prepare and review technical accounting position papers and memoranda supporting judgements across revenue recognition, lease accounting (AASB 16), share-based payments, and impairment assessments. Manage group-level consolidation entries, intercompany eliminations, and subsidiary reporting packages for half-year and full-year reporting cycles. Prepare ASX-compliant financial disclosures including notes to the financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current standards and guidance. Act as the primary day-to-day liaison with external auditors across all phases (half-year, interim hard close, year-end, and subsidiary audits), coordinating timely responses to audit queries and ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and complete. Support the billing operations centralisation initiative, engaging closely with Operational Finance leadership to maintain process integrity and resolve issues in real time. Respond to ad hoc technical accounting queries from across the finance function, providing clear, well-reasoned guidance aligned with applicable standards. 2. Finance leadership integration and FP&A collaboration Work closely with the FP&A team to ensure statutory reporting outcomes are reconciled to and aligned with management reporting, facilitating accurate financial planning and analysis. Partner with finance leaders across the Sydney function to provide technical input on key business decisions, deal structuring, and new commercial arrangements with reporting implications. Contribute to month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation and review of journals, reconciliations, and balance sheet substantiation. Operationally oversee the work of the Revenue Accountant and Revenue Contractor as part of the checks and balances in the group’s revenue recognition processes. Support the CFO and Head of Technical Accounting & Compliance in preparing materials for the Audit & Risk Committee, Board, and external stakeholders as required. 3. Process improvement and systems Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting and close processes, leveraging NetSuite and other systems to reduce manual effort and enhance data integrity. Collaborate with Finance Systems, Tax, and FP&A teams to design and implement process enhancements that support scalable, compliant, and efficient reporting. Build and maintain standardised reporting templates and workpapers that support consistency and efficiency across statutory and management reporting cycles. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA/CA certification or equivalent is desirable. 5+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting and reporting, with demonstrated expertise in technical accounting under AASB/IFRS and ASX reporting requirements. Experience in a global, multi-currency, multi-entity corporate environment is essential; prior experience in an ASX-listed company is highly desirable. Skills and Competencies Advanced knowledge of AASB/IFRS standards, particularly AASB 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), AASB 16 (Leases), and ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements. Proven ability to apply complex accounting judgements and articulate technical positions clearly to senior stakeholders and auditors. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with a major ERP system (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) is mandatory. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across Finance leadership, FP&A, Tax, and external auditors. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, listed company environment. Nuix is an equal opportunities employer. Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back! We welcome all applications and are a flexible employer. We strive to make any required adjustments where possible to make the process fair and equitable for everyone. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process, please note this in your job application. Nuix is on an incredible journey of transformation, aligning our strengths with our ambitions to pursue greater opportunities. To find out more about who we are and what we are doing, please visit our web page. https://www.nuix.com/ As we expand our global team and extend our skills and expertise, we are unified as one Nuix team guided by our shared values. Nuix Vision Finding Truth in a Digital World. Nuix Mission Statement Nuix creates innovative software that empowers organizations to simply and quickly find the truth from any data in a digital world. We are a passionate and talented team, delighting our customers with software that transforms data into actionable intelligence. Nuix Values TAKE OWNERSHIP RESILIENT UNAFRAID TEAM NUIX HERO OUR CUSTOMERS We believe in these principles and seek to weave them into the fabric of our daily work at Nuix. In doing so, we co-create a dynamic and purposeful company culture that we can be proud of and want to belong to. **Nuix is an Equal Opportunity Employer** Love the role, but not the right fit for you? Know someone that might be awesome for this role? We're always looking for talented people who want to make a real impact. If you refer someone and we successfully hire them, you'll receive a $1,000 gift card. Send referrals to recruitment@nuix.com or message us on LinkedIn. T's & C's apply. To all recruitment agencies: Nuix does not accept agency CV's unless we have an existing agreement. Please do not forward CV's to us, or our Nuix employees directly. Nuix is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes, or where there is not an agreement in place.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with AASB/IFRS and ASX Listing Rules. Manage complex revenue recognition processes and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors during reporting cycles.