Financial Reporting Manager

VALD is the world leader in musculoskeletal technology, providing innovative human-measurement technology to over 10,000 clients in over 150 countries.  

If you have a favourite team in the NBA, EPL, or NFL, there's a good chance they use VALD products. 

Since its humble beginnings in 2015 in Brisbane, Australia, VALD has grown to a team of over 300 team members in over 30 countries, with five offices across four continents. 

Driven by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, sports scientists, designers, developers and engineers, VALD's suite of systems offer unparalleled insight into human movement, performance, injury risk and rehabilitation. 

About the role 

We are seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the organisation’s financial reporting. This position is responsible for compliance with AASBs and US GAAP reporting requirements, managing the annual audit process, overseeing tax compliance obligations, and delivering high-quality technical accounting outcomes. 

The role will also support the business through key strategic and commercial initiatives, including partnering with cross-functional stakeholders on system and process improvements. Subject to performance, there is potential for progression into a more senior finance leadership position over time.  

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant—ideally with an audit background and commercial experience—who enjoys applying a practical, commercial lens to solving accounting issues. Experience with NetSuite and/or US GAAP is highly advantageous. 

The ideal candidate will be a true team player who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. We need someone with a can-do attitude for whom no task is too big or small.  

What will you do?  

Key Responsibilities: 

Financial Reporting & Compliance 

• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with AASBs and US GAAP. 
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, consolidation processes, and financial close activities.  
• Maintain and update accounting policies, ensuring alignment with relevant standards and best practice. 
• Oversee technical accounting matters including:  
  • Acquisition accounting (business combinations). 
    
  • Share based payment accounting (AASB 2 / ASC 718). 
    
  • Complex consolidations.

Audit & Tax 

• Lead external audit processes, ensuring timely completion and maintain strong auditor relationships. 
• Coordinate statutory reporting requirements, including local entity filings. 
• Oversee tax compliance obligations (corporate income tax, R&D etc.) with support from external advisors as needed. 

Commercial Finance, Process Improvement & Systems 

• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve financial processes. 
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency. 
• Support Finance Manager with optimisation of systems and tools, including ERP enhancements. 
• Contribute to the annual budget and forecasting cycles. 

About you 

Technical Skills & Knowledge 

• Strong understanding of AASBs and US GAAP (advantageous) reporting frameworks. 
• Experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements. 
• Demonstrated capability in preparing position papers on technical accounting matters (exposure to acquisition accounting and share based payment accounting ideal). 
• Prior experience managing audits and working with external auditors. 
• Solid understanding of tax compliance obligations. 

Professional Background 

• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent). 
• Audit experience (Big 4 or mid-tier highly regarded). 
• Commercial accounting experience in industry (technology/SaaS experience an advantage but not essential). 
• Experience with NetSuite is desirable but not mandatory. 

Competencies & Attributes 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset. 
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 
• Ability to communicate complex accounting matters in clear, practical terms. 
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate across teams. 
• Process oriented with a continuous improvement approach. 

Why VALD? 

You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic company that has a culture around the belief that anything is possible with hard work, creativity, dedication, and good timing.  

VALD's best asset is not our technology but our people and culture. We have a range of benefits we offer to our team. Some of our perks and benefits include: 

• Competitive market salary in a down-to-earth, inclusive and vibrant work environment. 
• Learning from a range of high-performing individuals and teams across a range of disciplines and geographies doing interesting and varied work.  
• Flexible working environment, with a casual dress code – no more corporate attire, T–shirts are the norm. You can also say goodbye to billable hours and timesheets. 
• Table tennis, basketball court, end-of-trip facilities with bike and scooter racks if that’s your thing.  
• Chefs that prepare you delicious fresh breakfast and lunch every day! 
• On-site barista to make your coffee just as you like it. 
• Team gym, remedial massage therapy, subsidised access to physiotherapy and exercise physiology services. 

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment 

While the successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, we are committed to growing and empowering an inclusive VALD team. That's why we actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require accessibility assistance at any stage of the process, please let us know. 

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks (including identity and criminal record checks). It will be a condition of employment that the background checks return acceptable results.