Financial Controller

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the month-end close process for the entire Group.

• Oversee bookkeeping and month-end activities for operating subsidiaries located in the UK, Aruba, Curaçao, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, along with various homeowner associations.

• Conduct monthly bank and balance-sheet reconciliations utilizing QuickBooks Online.

• Post and review both recurring and non-recurring journal entries.

• Finalize and secure QuickBooks Online after each month-end, with the ability to reopen only upon Finance Director approval.

• Review and validate the invoice coding, payment instructions, bank uploads, and draft journals prepared by remote bookkeepers.

• Advocate for the segregation of duties, approved-invoice controls, and independent approval processes.

• Mentor the team, identify consistent errors, and enhance processes.

• Supervise outsourced local accountants handling salary and tax calculations.

• Prepare annual accounts and statutory reports for homeowner associations in collaboration with local auditors and advisors.

• Maintain a compliance calendar across five different tax jurisdictions.

• Deliver accurate figures for management reporting, monthly finance reviews, and budgeting activities.

• Assist in the preparation of HOA budgets and address finance-related queries from HOA boards and owners.

• Manage ad hoc requests from banks, payment providers, and insurers, including KYC and reporting packs.

• Contribute to the development of an AI-enabled finance function through automation and documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent European qualification).

• A minimum of 5 years in accounting, including at least 2 years in a senior accountant, group accountant, or assistant controller role.

• Practical experience in managing month-end close and balance-sheet reconciliations for a multi-entity, multi-currency organization.

• Experience in reviewing the work of others and enforcing high standards within a team.

• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online or a comparable cloud-based ledger (e.g., Xero, NetSuite, Sage Intacct).

• Comfortable overseeing external accountants and advisors across multiple jurisdictions.

• Availability to work during UK business hours.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Organized, self-motivated, and able to maintain composure under deadlines in a fully remote environment.

• Preferred experience in hospitality, vacation rental, property management, or HOA/service-charge accounting.

• Familiarity with Caribbean or offshore tax systems is a plus.

• Experience in establishing accounting for new entities or entering new markets is preferred.

• Working knowledge of Dutch or Spanish is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Dext, Hostaway, or financial automation tools is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position.

• Flexible and autonomous working culture.

• Genuine ownership of the month-end close for over 11 entities across five islands.

• AI-first organization with modern tools and process automation.

• Supportive and ambitious finance team.

• Direct access to the Finance Director and founders.

• Opportunities for growth as the Group expands into new markets.