Head of Finance

At Go1, we’re on a mission to enable companies to achieve the impossible by maximizing the potential of their people. From a small startup to the world’s largest aggregator of learning content, we’ve grown by solving hard problems, embracing ambiguity, and never standing still.

If you thrive on change, get energy from big, complex challenges, and are excited to grow fast alongside smart, ambitious people, then Go1 might be exactly what you’re looking for. We offer autonomy with accountability, space to experiment, and the opportunity to shape solutions that impact millions of learners worldwide. We don’t have all the answers — and that’s the point. We figure it out together. Every line of code, every conversation, every bold idea helps move us closer to our mission: to enable individuals, organizations, and society to progress. There’s still so much to build — and even more to discover. Go there with us...

We’re seeking a highly strategic and forward-thinking Head of Finance to join our executive team and help steer Go1 through a pivotal scale-up phase. This global leadership role will own financial strategy and execution across accounting, revenue operations, and corporate finance in Australia, the United States, and Europe. As a key partner to the CEO and leadership team, this individual will play a critical role in shaping our financial future—driving operational rigor, enabling smart growth, and ensuring we scale with strength and sustainability. 

Key responsibilities for this role include a demonstrated ability to: 

• Co-develop key strategies in partnership with the CEO and executive leaders in support of driving operational efficiencies and improvements to continue to fuel profitable revenue growth through effective cost management and revenue optimization initiatives.
• Oversee our financial operating system (including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, processes, frameworks, and tools) that will foster effective, scalable, and intelligent growth. Help make capital allocation decisions that fuel the company’s growth and bolster the path to profitability.
• Oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting as well as systems.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with accounting standards and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Partner with the CEO, C-suite, and Board, providing leadership and strategic financial insight and shape the future strategic profile of Go1. 
• Provide overall leadership and mentorship across the organization, maintaining a positive, dynamic and fun environment where the team is engaged, challenged to succeed, and rewarded appropriately.
• Continue to foster a culture of accountability, professional development, high-performance, and ethical behavior within the finance organization and company as a whole. 

Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • MBA or advanced degree a plus
• Proven success as a Senior Finance leader or Controller in a highly successful, high growth SaaS / software company at scale. Deep understanding of SaaS business models, metrics, and revenue recognition. 
• Experience with private company equity compensation plans and administration.
• Knowledge of International tax and transfer pricing concepts
• Expert knowledge of GAAP (Australian, US) and IFRS
• Ability to establish key reporting metrics across the organization and effectively develop strategies to execute against achieving these goals.
• Strong grasp of strategic planning and goal setting, including but not limited to capital allocation.  
• Technologically savvy and data focused; understands and embraces the power of data to identify trends to inform decisions and drive innovation.
• Systems proficiency: Netsuite, Tipalti, Salesforce, Vertex, Asana, Qobra, Expensify and Navan.  
• Track record of evangelizing a company culture shift while empowering management and retaining top talent. 
• Located in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Personal Characteristics 

• A driven and energetic entrepreneur with unwavering dedication and a relentless pursuit of success—grounded by humility to believe the best is still ahead.
• Inspirational and disciplined leader who inspires and optimizes effectiveness among diverse teams to all move in the same direction.
• Has an innate ability to grasp complex information and quickly navigate a path forward.
• Embodies the highest ethical standards and is accountable, transparent, and driven to win together.  
• A motivated self-starter who can set strategy, drive tactical-level execution and act swiftly on signals.  

Join our team at Go1 and be at the forefront of transforming education through innovative learning solutions. Together, we can change the world. One learner at time. 

While technical skills are important, it is just as important for us find people who will positively contribute to our diverse culture. We welcome you to apply, even if you don't exactly meet the criteria above. 

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Benefits:

At Go1, our employee benefits extend far beyond a pay cheque, ensuring our team feels supported, valued, and empowered to bring their best selves to work each day, driving our mission to unlock positive potential through a love of learning.

• In addition to your base salary: Annual bonus or commission plan.
• Employee Stock Option Plan: Opportunity to share directly in our success through stock options.
• Public Holiday Swap: Swap a public holiday for another preferred day. 
• Flexible Working: We offer both hybrid and remote working. 
• Wellbeing & Learning Days: An additional five days of paid leave per year. 
• Learning Budget: $500 USD per financial year, plus access to additional Career Growth Budget.
• WFH/Transport Budget: Monthly allowance for internet/phone expenses or public transport.
• Home Office Setup Budget: One-off allowance for desk, chair and/or monitor.
• Parental Leave: Minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers + 6 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers. 
• Wellbeing Support: Access to counselling and wellbeing app via Nilo Health. 

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