Global Controller

Advanced Search Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search Group seeks a Global Controller to own financial reporting across multi-entity operations in Bahrain. You will work directly with the CEO on capital markets, M&A support, and strategic planning.

The role requires Big 4 background, CPA, and 12+ years of accounting with US GAAP/IFRS experience. You will manage consolidations, controls, and ERP reporting, reporting to the CEO in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Big 4 audit or advisory background with progression to senior/manager level.
• Top-tier university degree in accountancy or finance with strong academic record.
• CPA required; CMA/ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance/accounting, multi-entity consolidations, multi-jurisdiction reporting.
• Experience beyond day-to-day accounting: capital markets, M&A, or acquisition modeling.
• Ability to work independently and report to the CEO.
• Willingness to complete a cognitive assessment (PLI) during screening.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidations across entities and jurisdictions (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable).
• Quality control of accounting-team output before leadership review.
• Support CEO on projections, scenarios, capital markets and transactions.
• Lead M&A / JV financial due diligence, valuation support, and integration analysis.
• Coordinate audit and tax with external advisors across jurisdictions.
• Maintain internal controls, treasury discipline, and ERP-based reporting.

Skills

Big 4 audit

CPA

M&A / capital markets

IFRS / US GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity consolidations

Independent reporting to CEO

Cognitive assessment (PLI)

Education

Top-tier university degree in accountancy or finance

CPA designation

CMA / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Job description

Education Any Graduation, Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant)

Category Accounting, Finance & Banking

Industry Software Development / Backend Engineering

Reports to CEO

The Role We are looking for a world-class financial leader to step into the role of Global Controller. As a top-tier financial strategist , you will oversee and own financial reporting integrity across our multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction platform. You will work directly with the CEO on capital markets and acquisition work. This is high impact financial ownership: accuracy, controls, and judgment under pressure not a review-only seat.

What You'll Own

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidations across entities and jurisdictions (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable)
• Quality control of accounting-team output before it reaches leadership.
• CEO special projects: projections, scenarios, capital markets and transaction support
• M&A / JV support: financial due diligence, valuation support, and integration analysis
• Audit and tax coordination with external advisors across jurisdictions
• Internal controls, treasury discipline, and ERP-based reporting (Acumatica or equivalent)

Must-Haves:

• Big 4 audit or advisory experience (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC), with progression to senior/manager-level engagements
• Top-tier university degree in accountancy or finance with strong academic standing.
• CPA required; CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including multi-entity consolidations and multi-jurisdiction reporting (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable)
• Proven experience beyond day-to-day operational accounting: capital markets, M&A, or acquisition modeling.
• Comfort operating independently and reporting directly to a CEO
• Willingness to complete a cognitive assessment (PLI) as part of screening.

Nice to Have

• Experience in alternative asset management, private credit, or non-bank lending
• Experience with Acumatica or a comparable cloud ERP
• Familiarity with US and Gulf/MENA regulatory environments (e.g., CBB, SAMA)

Compensation & Location

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, benchmarked to senior/VP-level Controller roles in Bahrain's financial services market. Based in Manama, Bahrain preferred; strong Philippines-based candidates will also be considered.

Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification is strongly preferred. Prior experience in a global or multi-entity organization, ideally within financial services or impact-focused investments. Ability to work independently, collaborate across time zones, and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Desired Candidate Profile

Must-Haves:

• Big 4 audit or advisory experience (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC), with progression to senior/manager-level engagements
• Top-tier university degree in accountancy or finance with strong academic standing.
• CPA required; CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including multi-entity consolidations and multi-jurisdiction reporting (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable)
• Proven experience beyond day-to-day operational accounting: capital markets, M&A, or acquisition modeling.
• Comfort operating independently and reporting directly to a CEO
• Willingness to complete a cognitive assessment (PLI) as part of screening.

Nice to Have

• Experience in alternative asset management, private credit, or non-bank lending
• Experience with Acumatica or a comparable cloud ERP
• Familiarity with US and Gulf/MENA regulatory environments (e.g., CBB, SAMA)

Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification is strongly preferred. Prior experience in a global or multi-entity organization, ideally within financial services or impact-focused investments. Ability to work independently, collaborate across time zones, and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.