Team Lead, Accounting
Podium
At Podium, we bring AI Employees to local businesses that turn every conversation into revenue. Trusted by 60,000+ businesses across Auto, Home Services, and Aesthetics, Podium captures and converts leads 24/7, driving both new business and repeat customers.
In under 24 months, we crossed $100M in AI Agent ARR, scaling 300% year-over-year. During this time, we’ve deployed 10,000 AI employees to empower real business outcomes for our customers. Podium is building what we believe will be the most impactful AI employee ecosystem for local business.
Podium has been recognized as the Best AI Implementation by Inc. Magazine, highlighted by OpenAI for building revenue-driving AI Agents, and awarded the #1 AI Agent for Business Operations by G2.
Our growth is fueled by hiring exceptional people, holding them to high standards, and creating opportunities for them to grow and make an impact. Our operating principles guide daily behavior and ensure we hire people who will thrive at Podium. If you're hungry for growth, aligned to our operating principles, and ready to get to work, you won't find a better place to learn and accelerate your career.
As a Accounting Team Lead, you will be responsible for owning the Accounting operations for Australia along with several month-end close and reporting processes, in addition to managing two direct reports. You will be expected to have a detailed understanding of relevant GAAP accounting standards related to your assigned accounts and processes, and will be the go-to expert in those areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close processes and preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Ensure compliant submissions of BAS/IAS, PAYG, FBT, Superannuation, Workcover, Insurance and other items
- Complete monthly payroll in a timely and accurate manner
- Oversee AU Accounts Receivable via 2 direct reports
- Manage of Accounts Payable and Credit Card spending in accordance with internal control procedures and ATO regulations
- Perform analytical procedures to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial information
- Assist in researching complex or unusual accounting transactions, and document the resulting accounting conclusions
- Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies and processes
- Help develop and maintain a strong accounting team through training, mentoring, managing workloads, and fostering a positive work environment
- Own and drive process and system improvements within assigned processes
- Provide support and explanations as needed to other departments and external auditors
- Assist with preparation of schedules for financial statement audit
- Conduct ad hoc financial/operational analysis as required
- Assist with other accounting/finance projects as necessary
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 4+ years accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar, CPA a plus
- Public accounting experience is a plus.
- Technical knowledge of relevant accounting standards for SaaS industry
- Experience with NetSuite a plus
- Strong aptitude and proficiency in Excel
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal
- Process oriented with an appreciation for financial controls
- Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Eager, quick learner with strong teamwork spirit
Must work onsite, 5 days a week, in our Melbourne, VIC headquarters
Benefits
- Real growth and career development opportunities, we’re still young in Australia with plenty of room to grow.
- A unique product that makes an actual impact on the local businesses you love and support.
- Attractive base + super
- Equity/stock options for all employees - 'Be a Founder' and be rewarded as one at Podium.
- A generous $600 monthly ‘Benefits & Wellbeing’ allowance, spent how you please
- Free snacks and drinks, which are always stocked up.
- You'll find Podium in the Queen & Collins building with access to end of trip facilities, bike storage and lockers, a cocktail bar and a brand new Podium Australia HQ.
Podium is an equal opportunity employer. Podium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.