[Hiring] Head of Accounting, Control & Compliance @Songtradr

Role Description

We’re seeking a Head of Accounting, Control & Compliance to join the Songtradr Group on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role sits at the heart of the finance function, owning the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of entity accounting and compliance.

• Lead the accounting “engine room”, ensuring clean data, a fast month-end close, and compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Report to the Global CFO (Australia) and maintain a dotted-line relationship with the Head of Group Finance & Reporting (Australia).
• Join a global finance team operating across multiple markets, supporting a fast-moving business.
• Act as a strong transformation lead with a high degree of ownership, bringing structure, discipline, attention to detail, and continuous improvement to accounting, controls, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading accounting functions in a multi-entity, international environment and leading teams through transformational change.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience to ensure accuracy of local GAAP and IFRS accounting.
• Proven ownership and improvement of the month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Deep understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining a scalable Chart of Accounts.
• Strong leadership experience in managing and developing accounting teams.
• Ability to operate with high ownership and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to set the path and structure, and work in the grey. Experience in high-growth or scaling businesses.
• Exposure to global finance structures and cross-border operations.
• Track record of improving finance processes, controls, and systems.
• Experience working closely with Group Finance / FP&A functions.

Requirements

• Ownership of the entity month-end close cycle, ensuring on-time accuracy and completeness of entity accounting and deliverables.
• Manage, develop, and engage a team of five global-based finance professionals.
• Work closely with the Finance Operations Manager and the Finance Operations team to ensure high-quality data entry.
• Design, implement, and enforce internal control frameworks, including supporting banking relationships.
• Accountability for statutory and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions, including payroll, filings, and audits.
• Ownership of the ERP system as the accounting “super user”, supporting ongoing optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems and processes to increase the accuracy, completeness, and speed of accounting and reporting.
• Approve key payments across AP, payroll, statutory, and tax, and own relevant accounting policies.
• Other projects and tasks as required.

Benefits

• Inspiration, knowledge, and career development.
• Working with an international team of remarkable musically-infused individuals.

Company Description

Songtradr is the world’s largest B2B music technology company, offering end-to-end music licensing, rights management, and direct-to-fan solutions.

• Empowers music creators and enables brands to connect with audiences through the power of music.
• Strategic acquisitions include MassiveMusic and Bandcamp.