Finance Controller – EMEA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the accounting functions for all European entities, which includes managing the complete month-end close process, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and eliminations.

• Approve monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Analyze accounts receivable processes, ensuring billing accuracy, monitoring aging, and handling collections escalations.

• Evaluate accounts payable, payroll inputs, fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany accounting practices.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team in Europe, along with coordinating with external firms.

• Ensure compliance with UK and EU statutory regulations, including VAT, payroll taxes, and necessary filings.

• Collaborate with external accounting partners and local tax advisors.

• Maintain audit readiness and act as the primary liaison for external auditors.

• Work alongside the Global Controller to ensure alignment on consolidation, intercompany matters, and accounting policies across IFRS/UK GAAP and US GAAP.

• Identify and address process inefficiencies to enhance European accounting workflows and shorten the close cycle.

• Serve as the escalation point for sensitive accounting or client-related issues.

• Conduct and oversee performance evaluations for the Europe accounting team.

• Assist in the integration of newly acquired and legacy entities.

• Report directly to the Global Controller and work closely with the core finance team based in the Philippines and global leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA certification is highly preferred.

• At least 6 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on managing the full month-end close process and overseeing people.

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards including IFRS/UK GAAP, with experience in aligning with US GAAP.

• Practical accounting experience in the UK and Germany, including statutory reporting, VAT, and compliance with local regulations.

• Proven experience in managing multi-country, multi-entity accounting, specifically with UK and EU statutory compliance.

• Experience overseeing external accounting firms and local tax advisors.

• Significant experience with ERP, accounting, and reporting systems in a growth-oriented environment.

• Familiarity with QuickBooks and Xero is advantageous.

• Experience collaborating with US and global finance teams.

• Experience in a private equity-backed organization is strongly preferred.

• Proven track record in leading statutory audits and working closely with external auditors.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills with global leadership.

• Comfortable navigating complex and ambiguous situations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation that reflects experience and market benchmarks.

• Opportunities for global collaboration with experts across various regions and time zones.

• Career advancement and development opportunities.

• Fully paid month-long sabbatical after completing five years of service.

• Travel reimbursement or stipend provided after the five-year mark.

• Remote-first work culture.

• A positive-energy work environment rooted in respect, inclusion, and accountability.

• The chance to make a meaningful impact by assisting progressive brands in their growth.