Sonderaustralia

Finance Manager

Waterloo

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago

AuditingProcess ImprovementERPCollaborationInternal AuditAccounts Payable

About the role

This is a high-ownership finance role at a critical point in Sonder's growth.
This role exists to ensure the day-to-day runs with minimal oversight, giving the FC capacity to focus on systems architecture and broader transformation.
Provide review and sign-off on fortnightly payroll across all three jurisdictions, maintaining compliance with local employment obligations and acting as the primary finance contact for payroll escalations

Own the end-to-end month-end close process across AU, NZ, and UK entities, consistently delivered within five business days and to a high standard without close direction
Own all statutory compliance obligations including BAS/GST/VAT, payroll taxes, and employer returns, maintaining a forward-looking compliance calendar and ensuring no deadline is missed
Drive a prioritised process improvement roadmap in partnership with the FC, owning execution end-to-end from process mapping through to embedding, including meaningful contribution to Sonder's planned ERP transition
Oversee accounts payable, expense platform administration, and cashflow visibility to support FC and CFO decision-making
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships quickly across finance and the broader business
Backed by Seek and Blackbird, we now support over one million members and 200+ team members globally.
We're well-capitalised, scaling fast, and actively building toward an AI-native organisation.

Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.
Comfort working in and actively improving a systems environment
experience with Xero is an advantage, as is familiarity with Subscript and Aleph

Lead annual audit preparation across all entities, acting as the primary contact for the external audit team, managing timelines, and preparing draft statutory financial statements for FC review
Salary packaging and novated leasing

We're redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise.
Sonder's mobile platform provides 24/7, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals, ensuring members receive immediate care when they need it most.
2 days of study leave annually to invest in your professional growth
$250 annual wellbeing fund to spend however suits you
2 days of volunteer leave each year

At Sonder, we believe every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best, wherever they are.

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