Director of Accounting & Controlling

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Location: Ireland (Remote); Netherlands (Remote) ; Portugal (Remote) ; Spain (Remote) ; United Kingdom (Remote). For this role, we can hire candidates based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Portugal or The NetherlandsFull-TimeDirector
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Required Skills
AccountingRisk Management

Requirements

  • Significant experience leading accounting and controlling functions in a high-growth technology or SaaS environment.
  • Experience managing and developing accounting teams in a fast-paced, international business.
  • Strong technical accounting expertise and deep knowledge of IFRS.
  • Proven experience managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction accounting environments.
  • Strong understanding of revenue recognition for subscription and usage-based business models.
  • Experience overseeing indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management, and audit processes.
  • Experience partnering with executive stakeholders and influencing cross-functional decisions.
  • A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style and willingness to work through details.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships across the business.
  • Experience driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and finance transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Accounting & Controlling function and oversee accurate, timely, compliant financial operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
  • Partner with the VP of Accounting & Controlling to define priorities, lead the team, and drive the finance roadmap.
  • Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team.
  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, financial reporting, and balance sheet integrity.
  • Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee revenue recognition for subscription and usage-based business models.
  • Lead indirect tax strategy and compliance, including VAT/GST and digital services taxes.
  • Oversee transfer pricing, intercompany accounting, and cross-border financial operations.
  • Partner with Legal, FP&A, People, and external advisors on international expansion, entity creation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead external audits, statutory reporting, and finance transformation initiatives including process redesign, automation, and ERP optimization.
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