Group Financial Controller

FRS Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international software company is seeking a Group Financial Controller for its Dublin HQ. This role involves overseeing financial compliance, international audits, and statutory reporting within a multi-jurisdictional context. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in financial operations within a global SaaS environment and a qualified accounting background.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Strong progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in managing international audits and group consolidation.
• Exposure to SaaS or technology-driven environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global month-end close process across multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidated group financial statements and compliance reporting.
• Oversee international statutory audits and tax compliance requirements.

Skills

International audits

Group consolidation

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Group Financial Controller – Global SaaS Business | Dublin HQ

A well-established international software company is seeking to appoint a Group Financial Controller to join its Dublin-based headquarters. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity reporting directly to the US-based CFO. The successful candidate will lead the global financial compliance function across a multi-jurisdictional group, overseeing statutory reporting, audit, and accounting controls.

This role will suit a hands-on, commercially aware finance professional with a strong background in international group accounting, ideally gained within a SaaS, technology, or fast-scaling global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global month-end close process across multiple entities
• Prepare consolidated group financial statements and compliance reporting
• Oversee international statutory audits and tax compliance requirements
• Ensure timely statutory filings across all relevant jurisdictions
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and implement global transfer pricing policies
• Collaborate with Finance Ops to enhance ERP and month-end automation
• Define clear roles and boundaries between FP&A and operational finance
• Lead and develop an international team of accounting professionals

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)
• Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in managing international audits and group consolidation
• Exposure to SaaS or technology-driven environments is highly desirable
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and data modelling)
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite is an advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Comfortable operating in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
• Based in Dublin or open to a hybrid working model

Additional Information

• The group employs approximately 200 staff, with 150 based in Ireland
• The position offers significant visibility and impact at senior leadership level
• A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, along with strong progression opportunities

Next Steps

Click Apply Now to submit your CV directly for immediate review or if you have additional questions contact Bernadette Sisson in confidence at [e-mail] or 086 4660041.