(Senior) Controller
RemoteUnited Kingdom or Spain
Job Summary
Build, own and drive the monthly close end-to-end, ensuring fast, accurate and well-coordinated financial reporting with Accounting and key stakeholders. Review and sign off on accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations and reporting packages for Management and FP&A. Act as the primary go-to for technical accounting questions, supporting new business models, contracts and complex accounting treatments. Develop and maintain technical accounting documentation and position papers for revenue recognition, capitalization, leases and other complex topics. Manage and coordinate external partners including accountants, tax advisors and auditors, ensuring strong documentation quality and smooth collaboration. Continuously strengthen internal controls by spotting anomalies, following up on open items and improving control effectiveness over time. Drive process and system improvements to reduce manual effort, increase close efficiency and build scalable, well-documented workflows. Use AI tools to support analysis, variance explanations, audit preparation and accounting research while ensuring full critical review and accountability for outputs.
Required Qualifications
- Several years of hands-on experience in Accounting, Controlling or Financial Reporting
- Proven ownership of the full monthly close cycle
- In-depth knowledge of German HGB
- Advanced DATEV skills
- Comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity
- Structured, documentation-first working style
- Strong drive for process improvement
- Proven stakeholder management skills
- Growth mindset and a proactive approach to staying up to date with changes in accounting and tax regulation
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience leading or coordinating a small accounting team
- IFRS exposure
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