Business Controller for Global Operations Team in a dynamic environment. You will lead financial processes and provide strategic support across various business units globally.
About the role
- Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure
- Prepare timely and detailed financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Conduct detailed financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations to the executive team
- Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and provide variance analysis
- Implement budgetary controls and ensure adherence to the financial plan
- Manage cash flow and optimize liquidity by managing working capital, inventory, and capital expenditures
- Implement and manage an efficient invoicing system and process as the company scales
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations across both the UK and US, including UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP (ASC 606), and internal company policies
- Conduct internal audits to assess financial health and operational efficiency
- Provide guidance related to adherence to ASC 606
- Provide accounting expertise on M&A transactions from pre-acquisition due diligence through post-acquisition integration
- Oversee tax compliance and reporting requirements in both the UK (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax) and US (Federal/State filings), coordinating with external advisors
- Coordinate and manage the company audit
- Communicate effectively with the company’s customers and stakeholders
Requirements
- At least 7+ years of relevant functional experience (preferably in SaaS) and currently performing as a Controller or in a similar role
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA) with strong working knowledge of both UK and US financial regulations
- Experience managing multi-entity or cross-border accounting functions including consolidation, intercompany transactions, and local tax filings in both the UK and US
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Attention to detail, data-driven, and hands-on
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Knowledge and strong command of ERP systems and other applications (e.g., Hubspot, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Skilled in managing SaaS sales and financial metrics as well as overseeing company pipeline reviews and reporting
- Proven leader and self-starter with the ability to take ownership of accounting functions
- Ability to deliver accurate financial reporting and budget vs. actual reporting for managers, CEO, and Board
- Comfortable working with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, especially collaborating closely with US-based stakeholders
- Experience managing and maintaining client contracts and related accounting processes
- Experience with deferred revenues and related billings processes
- Service/contracting experience is a plus
- Must be eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available for this role
Benefits
- Competitive salary accompanied by stock options
- Hybrid and flexible schedule
- 20 days of Paid holidays
- Family-friendly environment and culture that values work-life balance
- Meaningful work supporting early childhood development
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