Hybrid Controller

at &Open

• Job title: Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Controller managing financial operations for &Open, the first happiness platform. Overseeing financial compliance, reporting, and partnering with leadership for strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, financial reporting, and oversight of the accounting team.
• Lead the month-end close process, continuously improving time-to-close while ensuring reporting accuracy and completeness.
• Own cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity for growth, operations, and compliance purposes.
• Maintain full oversight of the company’s cash flow statement, P&L, and balance sheet.
• Support direct and indirect tax processes (VAT, GST, CT, R&D Tax Credit) and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Manage the annual financial audit, liaising with auditors and other external stakeholders to ensure investor-grade reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and legislation.
• Partner with the CFO and department heads to ensure alignment to strategic and operational goals.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leaders, translating variances into clear business drivers and actionable recommendations.
• Track and analyse key business metrics (e.g., gross margin, working capital) to inform decision-making.
• Work closely with other teams to connect & control operational data to financial impact and influence decision-making.
• Drive key finance initiatives, including process and system improvements, ERP selection and implementation, and automation projects.
• Enhance financial data integrity and visibility to enable real-time performance tracking.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualified, with a proven track record in statutory financial control (IFRS) and experience partnering with commercial teams.
• Prior experience in high-paced, frequently changing environments — preference for VC-backed scale-ups or those that have undergone transformation (e.g. ERP implementation).
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating finance into business terms for non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated business partnering skills in a hybrid work set-up (2 days in the office), with a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver multiple initiatives under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to shift focus from historical reporting to forward-looking analysis over time.
• Thrives on bringing clarity and structure to financial and business data, reporting, and teams, with a focus on continuous learning and development.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working Model
• Company Pension
• Healthcare cover
• Exciting experience in a fast-paced start-up environment