Who we are:

Founded in 2013, Ignition is the recurring revenue and billing automation platform for firms and agencies to transform their sales, billing and payment processes. Ignition automates proposals, invoicing, payments and workflows in a single platform, empowering 8,500+ businesses to sell, bill and get paid for their services with ease. To date, Ignition customers have managed relationships with over 2.4 million clients and earned $13b in revenue via the platform. Ignition’s global workforce spans Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, US and the UK.

Company Values:

• We are better everyday

• We work without ego

• We are smarter together

• We hero our customer

Senior Accountant

Where and how we work:

We are open to candidates based in Sydney with full Australian work rights. We operate in a hybrid model, giving you flexibility to work from home, a shared workspace, or a combination of both.

About the role:

The Ignition Financial Control Team sits within Ignition’s core operations team as it will enable the business to make critical decisions based on accurate financial data and maintain financial integrity across all areas of finance.

As a Senior Accountant, this role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, with a strong focus on revenue recognition, COGS, and compliance in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

What your day to day will look like:

• Manage and ensure accurate revenue recognition in compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS and GAAP)

• Maintain deferred revenue schedules and ensure alignment with billing and subscriptions systems

• Support statutory reporting, audits, and tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions

• Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports, including revenue, COGS and margin insights

• Oversee general ledger, including journal entries, complex reconciliations, and intercompany transactions

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements

• Support process improvements and automation across accounting systems and SaaS tools

• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, engineering, and customer success on billing flows and revenue matters

• Preparing debt covenant and other banking reporting

What you need to succeed:

List required experience and skills in order from most important to least, qualifications with must-have and nice-to-have

• Strong understanding of subscription, deferred revenue and contract accounting

• Proficiency with common SaaS tools and platforms such as Stripe, Recurly, Google Workspace, Atlassian, and reporting tools like Looker

• 2-3 years multi-entity and multi-region accounting experience in a similar role

• ERP and finance systems proficiency such as Netsuite, Xero

• Process improvement and automation mindset

• Ability to show initiative and solve problems on the run

• Experience in stakeholder relationship management and effective communication skills

• Willingness to learn the Ignition product and value proposition, as this drives everything we do

Why join us:

Join our global SaaS scale-up company where we foster a collaborative, open, and transparent culture and work without ego. Our team comprises curious and intelligent colleagues who embrace challenges. Here's what we offer:

• Competitive salary package plus employee stock options from day one

• Annual education allowance to support your professional development

• Employee recognition program that celebrates impact and contribution

• Quarterly wellness allowance to support your physical and mental wellbeing

• Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and our Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible working, supported by work-from-office reimbursement and a mobile allowance to help you set up safely at home

• Work from anywhere for up to one month each year, with business approval

• Financial Planning allowance (after all, we are in the accounting business!)

• Vehicle Leasing Benefits

• Paid parental leave

• An extra paid day off for your birthday, plus paid volunteering leave

Company Values:

• We are better everyday

• We work without ego

• We are smarter together

• We hero our customer

What to expect from our recruitment process:

• Introductory conversation with our Talent team: A friendly discussion to learn more about your background and share additional context about the role and Ignition.

• Hiring Manager conversation: A focused discussion on your experience, strengths, leadership approach, and alignment with our strategic priorities.

• Further interviews:
  At this stage, you may go through a few varied interviews, which could include a mix of practical assessments and conversations.

• Final conversation with the Head of the function:
  A chance to connect on your career goals, as well as discuss the broader vision for the team and how this role contributes to it.

• Reference and background checks:
  Completed after a verbal offer has been accepted.

We may use AI enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as improving efficiency in scheduling and note taking. These tools are used responsibly and never replace human decision-making, all hiring decisions are made by our people.

We aim to keep the process transparent, respectful of your time, and as smooth as possible.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, experience comes in many forms, and diverse perspectives make our teams stronger.

Ignition is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need materials in an alternative format, please contact careers@ignitionapp.com.