Finance Manager

Dovetail is the world's leading AI-first customer insights hub, on a mission to improve the quality of every thing. We're redefining what it means to be connected to your customer, giving everyone on the product team fast and easy access to customer insights at any point in the development lifecycle.

Founded in 2017, Dovetail's team is 100+ and growing across our offices in Sydney and San Francisco. We're seeking ambitious problem solvers from a diverse range of backgrounds, who are desired for their experience, passionate about their craft, and excited about the work we're undertaking.

This dynamic and hands-on Finance Manager role is perfect for someone with experience in overseeing end-to-end finance operations and business partnering across with different stakeholders across the business. The ideal candidate thrives on managing the details while also contributing to strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will lead key financial processes and collaborate closely with non-finance stakeholders across the business on an ad-hoc basis.

Please note this is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract for parental leave cover.

What you’ll do

• Accounts Payable oversight. Lead the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, including reviewing and approving the fortnightly payment run to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Treasury operations. Manage cash flow and banking activities across multiple platforms, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Accounts Receivable management. Oversee the AR function, including reviewing weekly reports and draft invoices prepared by the AR specialist. Provide strategic guidance on collections and assist with customer queries escalated by the team.
• Employee reimbursements. Process and oversee weekly employee reimbursements in accordance with company policy via Airwallex.
• Revenue recognition. Ensure accurate recognition of SaaS revenue in compliance with IFRS 15 standards.
• Month-end and Quarter-end close. Own the monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, cash close reporting, and preparation of investor reporting packs.
• Audit and compliance. Lead financial compliance activities, including external audits and statutory reporting. Oversee tax obligations such as PAYG, FBT, payroll tax, indirect taxes, and annual tax returns.
• Payroll oversight. Support the Senior Accountant in managing payroll processes for Australia and the US, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Business partnering. Work closely with stakeholders to monitor budget execution, analyze variances, and support cost control initiatives.
• Team management. Manage and mentor a dedicated offshore team of three direct reports based in the Philippines, ensuring high performance and alignment with business goals.