Financial Controller managing finance department and compliance in the group. Supporting the Finance Director while leading a team of accounts staff in a hybrid setting.
About the role
- Finance role managing all accounting and transactional bookkeeping for US entities of a healthcare technology company. Building processes and capabilities for US accounting team with a high growth scale-up.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting for all US entities, including general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations.
- Own the accounts payable process: invoice coding, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.
- Reconcile bank accounts and credit card settlements.
- Support legal team with the registration of new legal entities
- Ensure compliance with local and federal tax regulations.
- Prepare and file tax reports in collaboration with external tax advisors.
- Complete month-end and year-end close processes, including intercompany transactions and reporting to the Swedish HQ.
- Lead the audit preparation process for US entities and respond to third-party financial information requests.
- Maintain documentation and internal controls aligned with Neko’s global standards.
- Contribute to the implementation of ERP systems (e.g., Business Central) and automation initiatives.
- Build and manage a high performing US accounting team.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a fast-paced, mid-sized business.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - beneficial but not essential.
- Proven experience as an early finance hire or sole contributor in a growing organisation.
- Track record in building high performing, engaged finance teams.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP/IFRS and tax reporting requirements.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks; experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance a plus
- Experience with ERP systems for mid-large sized enterprises (Microsoft Business Central preferred).
- Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally across time zones.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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