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About the Role

At Fresh Clinics, the Senior Financial Accountant is the technical backbone of a finance function undergoing transformation. This role is responsible for making numbers stand up to scrutiny, owning statutory reporting, technical accounting framework, and tax and payroll compliance across Australia and the US, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. It's a permanent role for someone who enjoys building rather than just maintaining.

Responsibilities

Support Audit close out by leading the review and resolution of post-audit adjustments and ensuring findings are cleared within 90 days.
Maintain audit readiness by building workpapers, reconciliations, and documentation.
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
Prepare statutory financial statements for Australian and US entities in line with AASB and IFRS.
Maintain consolidation workpapers and intercompany eliminations across the entity structure.
Support M&A transactions including post-deal reporting considerations.
Ensure the annual close delivers reliable financial statements for the board and investors.
Own general ledger accuracy and the technical accounting framework across entities.
Stay updated on technical accounting matters and prepare memos to support accounting treatment and adjustments.
Act as the go-to expert for technical accounting questions.
Own income tax returns, GST, FBT, payroll tax, and PAYG compliance for Australia and the US.
Manage R&D tax incentive claims and supporting documentation.
Design and monitor internal controls and accounting policies.
Review payroll reconciliations and ensure all statutory obligations are met across AU and US.
Provide technical oversight of payroll compliance.

Requirements

CA or CPA qualification is a firm requirement.
6+ years of progressive accounting experience with meaningful external audit exposure.
Experience preparing and defending statutory financial statements.
Australian tax expertise across income tax, GST, FBT, and payroll tax.
Multi-entity or consolidation experience.
A builder's mindset, capable of creating structure in a transforming finance function.
Clear, confident communication skills to translate complex accounting positions and withstand auditor scrutiny.

Skills

External audit management
Statutory reporting
Technical accounting
Tax compliance (AU)
Payroll compliance (AU & US)
R&D tax incentives
Internal controls
Accounting policies
Consolidation
Intercompany eliminations
US GAAP (desired)
US tax expertise (highly desired)

Location

Australia
US

Work Type

Permanent
Remote-first
Flexible work arrangements
Work-from-anywhere

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

CA or CPA qualification

Benefits

Wellness Days
Global, proactive mental health approach (EAP) with unlimited therapy
Staff treatments & skincare perks
Discounted healthcare & women's health programs
14 weeks paid primary carer leave
6 weeks paid secondary carer leave
Support for parenting journey including Ask Yawn access
Superannuation salary packaging
Novated car leasing
Freshie tech-at-home voucher

About the Company

Disrupting how hybrid healthcare is delivered.
Outcomes focused.
Growing fast in Australia and the US.
Deloitte Tech Fast 50 finalists three years in a row.
2026 AFR Best Places to Work winners.

Equal Opportunity

At Fresh, we believe that a diverse team is an innovative team. We are focused on creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel they belong and can thrive.
We strongly encourage you to apply, even if your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed. Your unique skills and passion could be just what we’re looking for, for this role or another.