Head of Financial Controller

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete accounting operations for Filigran’s entities, which includes revenue recognition, consolidation, monthly and year-end closings, and the establishment of internal controls.

• Directly report to the VP of Finance.

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and punctuality of financial transactions across various entities.

• Enhance the monthly and quarterly closing processes.

• Verify that revenue recognition is applied accurately and documented appropriately.

• Lead the consolidation efforts across the international entity framework, including the setup of new entities.

• Collaborate with the VP of Finance on transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and compliance with cross-border regulations.

• Conduct gap analyses of accounting processes and implement necessary internal controls and policies.

• Oversee the annual financial audit, serving as the primary contact for auditors.

• Manage the relationship with the external accounting firm.

• Identify opportunities to automate and optimize accounting workflows.

• Develop auditable and transferable accounting documentation.

• Act as a strategic partner to the VP of Finance regarding technical accounting and process design.

• Lead the current team of three general accountants and focus on team expansion.

• Assist with ad hoc finance requests, including payroll coordination.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting roles, including senior/lead or controller-level positions.

• Comprehensive knowledge of French accounting standards.

• Experience in multi-GAAP/consolidation environments is highly advantageous.

• Demonstrated ability to create processes and establish internal controls from the ground up in a rapidly growing or scaling setting.

• Comfortable working with a high level of autonomy and ambiguity; quick to adapt to change.

• Previous experience in managing teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary plus equity options.

• Remote-first approach — work from any location, with flexibility integrated into our operations.

• Baseline of 25 days of paid time off (PTO).

• Volunteer days available.

• Choice of equipment and additional support for remote work and professional development needs.

• Two annual in-person gatherings — one global company meeting and one team-specific gathering.