Careers

We are a diverse and multicultural team, committed to creating a welcoming workplace. We strive to inspire curiosity and innovation within our games and within ourselves.

Openings at Summerfall

Part-Time Finance Manager

Summerfall Studios is looking for a finance manager to join our multi-award-winning team in a part-time capacity (1-2 days a week) to ensure our bookkeeping, accounting, and finance management are smooth and efficient. Or as smooth and efficient as game development gets, at any rate.

We are passionate about finding and nurturing the right talent, and we encourage underrepresented candidates to apply. We are a team diverse on a number of axes and are excited to explore and expand to make amazing games that convey deep stories and unique experiences together. 

This role is a flexible part-time 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. It is open to those who live and can work in Australia, and can either be on-site in our Melbourne CBD office or remote. We are ideally looking for someone who can grow with us as a studio, and over time become a company leader in operations. 

The remuneration for this position is $80-85k AUD + Superannuation annually prorated to a part-time rate where a full week is 4 days (so 2 days is .5).

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliation and bookkeeping in Xero

• Keeping internal budget spreadsheets up-to-date

• Working with the Managing Director to build budgets and do forecasting

• Liaising with our accountants to ensure we are meeting our obligations, and investigating any specific situations as necessary

• Periodical financial reporting

Required Skills

• Business or finance degree, or equivalent experience in a practical role

• Strong understanding of the Australian tax system and reporting requirements

• Strong understanding of Google Sheets or Excel (we use Sheets)

• Strong English communication skills to explain financial data to non-experts and engage with diverse teams

• A detail-oriented attitude with an analytical mindset – you gotta be good with numbers!

Bonus Skills

• Experience managing budgets of $2-5m+ for small-to-midsize organisations

• Experience with financial planning, advice, or wealth management

• Understanding and experience of videogame development

• Experience with the Digital Games Tax Offset, Victorian Screen Incentive or equivalent offsets and programs

Culture & Benefits

• Summerfall abides by a four day, 30 hour work week (Tues-Fri), so the days worked would need to fall within that period

• Work with a world-class team to create innovative new narrative-driven games 

• Flexible hours and work policies

• Growth opportunities, mentoring, and support

• A focus on work-life balance and a commitment to minimising any overwork

• Generous leave policies, and an environment where you’re encouraged to take it!

Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply! We are open to talk to applicants from outside the game industry with equivalent experience as well, if they feel they could be a valuable addition to our team. 

To apply, send an email to careers@summerfallstudios.com with “Part-Time Finance Manager” in the title, along with your cover letter, and resume. We do read all cover letters and consider them important!

Applications close 5pm AEST September 20th, 2024.

If there are no positions available in your field of interest but you think you’d be a particularly good fit for us, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@summerfallstudios.com.

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