Senior Financial Accountant

SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

WE EXIST TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF ATHLETES AND TEAMS

Our mission is to improve the performance of athletes and teams, which we do by engineering the premier technology platform for sport. We've been at the forefront of sports technology and science since 2006 - we don't just work in the sporting industry, we are actively changing its future.  Our solutions are designed to help athletes and coaches “play smart” in a world where 1% can literally mean the difference between winning and losing.

We work with over 4,000 teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more. We provide the information they need to optimise athletes’ health, game-day readiness, and performance, as well as in-game tactics.  Our solutions include wearable technology, video analytics, and athlete monitoring solutions, and we are passionate about helping sports organisations at all levels to better scout, recruit, teach, and win.

WE WANT PEOPLE WHO THINK GLOBALLY, ACT PRECISELY, AND DRIVE PERFORMANCE    

The Senior Financial Accountant plays a critical role in our global finance function, with responsibility spanning all regions and subsidiaries of the company. This is a hands-on position that requires deep knowledge of international accounting standards and financial operations in a complex, multi-entity environment.

Reporting to the Director, Global Finance and based in our Melbourne office, this role calls for a strong attention to detail, a disciplined and structured approach, and a continuous improvement mindset.

You’ll be a key contributor in a collaborative global team, helping to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is energised by the opportunity to work across functions and geographies in a business that’s a recognised leader in its field.          

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

• Key contributor in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, including supporting external audits and ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards      
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, preparing accurate balance sheet reconciliations, analysing financial performance and assisting with management reporting
• Manage the monthly and biannual accounting and reporting requirements for research and development (R&D), including liaising with senior internal stakeholders to understand the status of key projects, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Identify opportunities and implement ways to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiencies
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Assisting with global transfer pricing activities, including managing intercompany loan balances, overseeing intercompany recharges, and ensuring compliance with all related regulatory obligations
• Assist the Director, Global Finance with any ad hoc tasks, where required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• CA/CPA (or equivalent) qualification
• Over 4 years post qualification experience
• Experience in a similar role with an ASX listed company
• Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards      
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in a team environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of NetSuite and Workday Adaptive Planning desirable but not essential

WHY CATAPULT? 

• We have amazing people. We can promise you will work with some of the most ambitious and intelligent people in an exciting industry, and you will do some of the best work of your life.
• We encourage our people to have constructive, open and honest communication in order to make Catapult extraordinary; innovate and create smart solutions; establish a collaborative, yet challenging, environment to develop our performance and the performance of our customers.
• Our workforce spans more than 20 countries, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple nationalities and cultures, and build your global awareness and capability
• We value improvement and development. We are challenging ourselves to continuously grow and become a high-performance company. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do, and our people are always looking for ways to do things better. There is unlimited opportunity to grow, do more, and do better.

Whether you’re interested in sports or not, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work is supporting some of the most successful teams and athletes on the planet!

Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized groups tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job ad, please still get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We are building the future of sports performance. Our priority is to find the brightest talent that can add to our team culture, those who actively contribute and who are excited about what they do.

All offers of employment are subject to Catapult's positive prehire check. To find out more, please contact the Talent Partner for this role.