Financial Controller

RemoFirst; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RemoFirst, a dynamic startup, seeks a Financial Controller to enhance financial services. Responsibilities include managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, preparing statements under U.S. GAAP, and collaborating on budgets. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and grow within an ambitious team while enjoying competitive compensation and a 100% remote work culture.

Servicios

100% remote work

Competitive compensation

Flexible PTO regulated by local statutory

Startup environment with growth opportunities

Culture of respect and inclusion

Formación

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial control.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• CPA or ACCA preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

QuickBooks

Financial ERPs

Advanced Excel

Descripción del empleo

RemoFirst empowers employers to be free from geographical boundaries when accessing talent, allowing employees to pursue opportunities wherever they may exist. We are on a mission to be the FIRST to truly revolutionise the industry and be a generational company.

Our platform offers a full-range people management tool, employee benefits like health insurance, and financial benefits, and enabling clients to hire anyone from anywhere with one click. RemoFirst manages employees and contractors for Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Microsoft, Mastercard) and the best startups worldwide (e.g., TransferGo).

We are a small but strong team of 140 people (and growing) hyper-focussed on delivering a world-class platform and unparalleled service with our industry-leading partnerships. To help accelerate our growth and pace of delivery, we are looking for talented Financial Controller to help spearhead our financial services.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, balance sheet, and fixed assets
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP with the support of external accountants
• Manage and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and reduce risk
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with external accountants and tax advisors
• Prepare variance analysis, support with forecasts, and budget-to-actual reports
• Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budgets and financial KPIs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to provide financial insights for strategic decisions
• Utilise in-house systems and financial software to enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy
  
  
  

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or ACCA preferred)
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial control, preferably in a U.S. corporation with high transaction volume
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX compliance)
• Proficiency with financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, ERPs) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Why work at RemoFirst?

• Startup environment. RemoFirst is an early-stage start-up. You have a voice, and can influence and grow rapidly
• Build & Scale From Scratch. Experience hyper-growth scale and help us build a great team of professionals worldwide that can help us achieve this ambitious vision.
• Work for a Market Leader. Scale a project that counts market-leading companies like Microsoft, Mastercard, and more as happy customers.
• Compensation and perks are great! Competitive compensation. 100% remote work. PTO regulated by local statutory
• Culture. We lead with respect, kindness, and the right to fail. We value hard, yet smart work. Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. As we grow and evolve, we welcome your input to help us define our culture further.