Financial Controller

Nexl is the fast-growing LegalTech startup on a mission to elevate the business of law. Our platform, purpose-built for law firms, brings together CRM, collaboration, and client intelligence in one solution — empowering lawyers, marketers, and BD teams to deepen relationships, accelerate growth, and win more high-value work. We’re backed by top global VCs, recognised as one of Australia’s fastest-growing tech companies, and expanding rapidly across Australia, the US, LATAM, and Europe. And we’re just getting started. We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join our Business Team and take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, compliance and controls, as well as tax and audit readiness. Reporting to the VP Strategy & Operations, this will be the most senior finance role in the business. This role goes beyond compliance and budgets. It’s about building confidence with the leadership team and Board in Nexl’s finances, controls, and strategic direction. Finance is a core driver of the business, not just a back-office function. We’re looking for someone with an ownership mentality who has scaled a finance function before from Series A and beyond. This role will have Board exposure. You will have the opportunity to build a team. We are looking for an A-player and bar raiser. Requirements You’re a hands-on Financial Controller who lives and breathes the detail and can take ownership of the finance function. You’ll be CA/CPA qualified with 5+ years experience, ideally in high growth or software environments. The ideal candidate has been a Financial Controller before and has taken a business to scale and wants to do it again. ​What We're Looking For: Proven Financial Controller experience with fast-scaling B2B SaaS companies in Australia. In-depth knowledge of revenue recognition and cost recognition based on the appropriate accounting standards. Experience with subscription billing processes and systems and internal controls framework. Executive presence and communication skills. Highly organized, and attention to detail, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and delve deep into processes and systems. Proven analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the capacity to identify issues and implement solutions proactively. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines. Responsibilities Own and build the finance function at Nexl alongside the VP of Strategy & Operations. Multi-entity reporting, financial management and reconciliation of bank accounts and transactions . Product of timely and accurate financial statements and management reports. Ensure we are recognising revenue and costs accordingly to the appropriate accounting standards. Establish and maintain appropriate internal financial controls and risk management safeguards. Work with our external bookkeepers to manage tax & compliance including tax returns, R&D tax grants, global sales tax, payroll tax, BAS/GST and transfer pricing. Lead budgeting, forecasting and tracking alongside the VP of Strategy & Operations Build models to inform hiring, pricing, growth and capital allocation decisions. Deliver sharp and concise board reporting, investor updates and internal financial health updates. Monitor day to day cashflow, treasury management and FC. Oversee and drive processes improvement to streamline financial reporting. Manage the relationships with external auditors and lead the annual audit process. Lead a team who manage AR/AP, Payroll and FP&A. And partner with the business across GTM and Product to conduct adhoc strategic analysis. Benefits Life at Nexl Employee Stock Options – We believe in shared success. With options, when Nexl grows, you share in the upside! High-growth – Autonomy, purpose, and continuous learning come standard here. You'll be surrounded by great people doing great work. Transparent by default – With fortnightly all-hands, you’ll always know our purpose and where we’re headed. We openly share wins, learnings, and progress so everyone has clear sight into strategy, growth, and shared goals. Values-led culture – We’re guided by clear principles and values that shape how we work, make decisions, and support each other every day. Our Values Committed to Care – We genuinely care about the work we do and the industry we do it for Human at the Core – Relationships and empathy guide everything we do Different with Purpose – We’re not afraid to stand out. We innovate boldly and deliberately Even if you don’t tick every box, if you’re excited about our mission, we’d love to hear from you.