International Controller

International Controller

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, with a strong preference for experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or international companies.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards in multiple European countries (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP) and USGAAP is a must.
• Extensive experience in consolidation accounting, including intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translations.
• Strong understanding of international tax principles, including VAT, withholding taxes, and experience in transfer pricing.
• Experience with ERP systems mainly, NetSuite, and other accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with and coordinating with remote teams, particularly in India, is essential.
• Experience supervising and mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations for European entities, including general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for European entities in accordance with local GAAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely VAT reporting and compliance with local tax regulations.
• Manage the statutory audit process for European entities, liaising with external auditors.
• Assist with the preparation of local tax filings (e.g., corporate income tax, VAT returns).
• Monitor and analyze key financial performance indicators for the European region.
• Coordinate and participate with cross departments to ensure compliance with all relevant local laws and regulations within the European region, including data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls within the European region.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to accounting, tax, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with the India-based accounting team to ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting for European operations.
• Provide guidance and support to local finance teams within the European region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local tax advisors, legal counsel, and other external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, cross departmental leaders and executives.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed.
• Drive quality into the organization through constant inspection, verification, and reconciliation.
• Effectively lead change management across teams through documented governance.
• Be a trusted advisor across the business.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or international companies.
• Experience working with and coordinating with remote teams, particularly in India, is a plus.