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Finance Controller (EMEA)

Podean
GBR
Senior · 6+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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What You’ll Do

  • Lead accounting for all European entities (UK, Germany, Slovakia, and others), owning the full European month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, and eliminations.
  • Sign off on monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for all European entities.
  • Review AR work, including billing accuracy, ageing, and collections escalations.
  • Review general accounting work, including AP, payroll inputs, fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany.
  • Manage the Europe accounting team (AR, general accountant, and external firms), providing clear direction, coaching, and development.
  • Oversee statutory compliance for UK and EU entities, including VAT, payroll taxes, and statutory filings.
  • Coordinate with external accounting partners and local tax advisors across European jurisdictions.
  • Ensure audit readiness and serve as the primary contact for external auditors on European entities.
  • Partner with the Global Controller on consolidation, intercompany, and accounting policy alignment (IFRS/UK GAAP and US GAAP).
  • Identify process gaps and drive improvements across European accounting workflows, reducing the close cycle through process redesign and accountability.
  • Act as the escalation point for sensitive accounting or client issues across the European entities.
  • Prepare and administer performance reviews for the Europe accounting team.
  • Support integration efforts of acquired and legacy entities.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualification strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of a full month-end close and people management
  • Strong technical accounting skills across IFRS/UK GAAP, with experience aligning to US GAAP
  • Hands-on accounting experience in both the UK and Germany regions is required, including statutory reporting, VAT, and local compliance
  • Experience managing multi-country, multi-entity accounting, including UK and EU statutory compliance (VAT, payroll taxes, statutory filings)
  • Experience managing external accounting firms and local tax advisors
  • Strong experience with ERP, accounting, and reporting systems in a growth environment (Experience using QuickBooks and Xero is a plus)
  • Experience working with US and global finance teams
  • Experience in a private equity–backed company strongly preferred
  • Experience leading statutory audits and working closely with external auditors
  • Proactive problem-solver who communicates effectively with global leadership and is comfortable managing complexity and ambiguity
  • Why Join Podean?
  • Podean is proud to be recognized as one of Digiday’s Best Employers for Remote Employees. We combine the energy of a fast-growing global agency with the balance and trust of a remote-first culture.
  • You’ll join a globally connected, award-winning team that values:
  • 💰 Competitive compensation - aligned to experience and market benchmarks
  • 🌎 Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones
  • 🚀 Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
  • 🏝️ 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
  • 💬 Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
  • 🏆 Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of a full month-end close and people management
  • Strong technical accounting skills across IFRS/UK GAAP, with experience aligning to US GAAP
  • Hands-on accounting experience in both the UK and Germany regions is required, including statutory reporting, VAT, and local compliance
  • Experience managing multi-country, multi-entity accounting, including UK and EU statutory compliance (VAT, payroll taxes, statutory filings)
  • Experience managing external accounting firms and local tax advisors
  • Experience working with US and global finance teams
  • Experience leading statutory audits and working closely with external auditors
  • Proactive problem-solver who communicates effectively with global leadership and is comfortable managing complexity and ambiguity
  • Why Join Podean?
  • Podean is proud to be recognized as one of Digiday’s Best Employers for Remote Employees. We combine the energy of a fast-growing global agency with the balance and trust of a remote-first culture.
  • 💰 Competitive compensation - aligned to experience and market benchmarks
  • 🌎 Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones
  • 🚀 Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
  • 🏝️ 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
  • 💬 Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
  • 🏆 Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualification strongly preferred
  • Strong experience with ERP, accounting, and reporting systems in a growth environment (Experience using QuickBooks and Xero is a plus)
  • Experience in a private equity–backed company strongly preferred

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