Financial Accountant

Location Australia - Sydney/Melbourne/remote Employment Type Full time Location Type Remote Department Finance Who We Are Healthcare needs a better rhythm: one that keeps care continuous and deeply human. Heidi is building an AI Care Partner that works alongside clinicians to make that possible. We’re a team of doctors, engineers, designers, researchers, and creatives building tools that help clinicians stay focused on what matters most: their patients. In just 18 months, Heidi has given back more than 18 million hours to healthcare professionals — supporting 73 million patient visits in 116 countries. Today, more than two million patient visits each week are powered by Heidi worldwide. Backed by nearly $100 million in funding, we’re growing in the US, UK, Canada, and Europe, partnering with leading health systems including the NHS, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and Monash Health. The role: As a Financial Accountant at Heidi Health, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly and accurately. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be hands‑on with the day‑to‑day accounting, month‑end close, strategic projects and compliance activities that underpin our rapid growth. You’ll bring technical expertise and a proactive mindset to ensure our financial reporting is timely, reliable and adds value to business decisions. Beyond core accounting, you’ll have the opportunity to implement process improvements, leverage technology and AI to drive efficiencies, and collaborate with teams across the business to support operational and strategic initiatives. If you love clean data, streamlined processes, and being that person who knows exactly where every dollar has been, you’ll fit right in. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in a high‑impact role, working within a fast‑paced SaaS environment while building out best‑in‑class financial processes from the ground up. What you’ll do: Be the Guardian of the Numbers Own the day‑to‑day financial accounting and month‑end processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Prepare and post journals, reconciliations and adjustments across key accounts including revenue, payroll, accruals, and everything in between. Keep our ledgers squeaky clean and always audit‑ready. Turn Data Into Decisions Prepare monthly management reports, board reporting packs and variance analysis to support business decisions. Engage with non‑finance teams to streamline financial processes, support cash management and provide other financial insights Compliance Wizard Ensure compliance with all tax, BAS, payroll tax and statutory obligations. Assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders Efficiency Engine Identify inefficiencies, implement automation tools and enhance financial controls and operations using technology and AI where appropriate to our growth Contribute to building a high‑performance finance function that is proactive and value‑adding to the overall business What we will look for: CA or CPA qualified (or final stages) Previous experience in Big 4, private practice and/or high‑growth SAAS companies is beneficial Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and/or international accounting standards Process automation and system implementation experience highly regarded Advanced Excel proficiency Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, and stakeholder management. A detail‑obsessed operator who loves getting things right. A proactive problem‑solver who sees inefficiencies and fixes them. Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment. A strong communicator who makes financial concepts feel simple. A teammate who brings energy, curiosity and a can‑do attitude. What do we believe in? Heidi builds for the future of healthcare, not just the next quarter, and our goals are ambitious because the world’s health demands it. We believe in progress built through precision, pace, and ownership. Live Forever - Every release moves care forward: measured, safe, and built to last. Data guides us, but patients define the truth that matters. Practice Ownership - Decisions follow logic and proof, not hierarchy. Exceptional care demands exceptional standards in our work, our thinking, and our character. Small Cuts Heal Faster - Stability earns trust, speed delivers impact. Progress is about learning fast without breaking what people depend on. Make others better - Feedback is direct, kindness is constant, and excellence lifts everyone. Our success is measured by collective growth, not individual output. Our mission is clear: expand the world’s capacity to care, and do it without losing the humanity that makes care worth delivering. Why you will flourish with us