Global Financial Compliance Lead (Remote)

Esko; Barcelona; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Esko, a Veralto company, is seeking a Financial Compliance Lead to drive global internal controls and US-GAAP compliance from a remote base, with periodic visits to Ghent. You will oversee the SOX program, act as an accounting policy SME, and collaborate with Veralto teams and auditors to strengthen financial processes across Esko’s worldwide operations.

This role reports to the Global Controller and requires a Master’s degree, 3+ years in audit or controlling, SOX 404/302 experience, English

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in internal/external audit or controlling in an international setting; Big Four experience is a plus.
• Hands‑on SOX experience, particularly with sections 404 and 302.
• Fluent in English (oral and written); proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the super user for AuditBoard, overseeing audit and compliance software usage.
• Define, assure, and execute the global SOX program across Esko.
• Lead the definition and optimization of Internal Controls and ensure US-GAAP compliance, including Veralto and Esko policies (CAPEX, Revenue Recognition, Leasing, etc.).
• Act as a subject matter expert in accounting and finance policies, especially revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Drive the implementation of best-in-class financial processes and internal controls across Esko’s global operations.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide risk initiatives (e.g., Anti-Corruption Program, ERM) and manage the annual Balance Sheet review for all Esko entities in collaboration with Veralto teams and auditors.

Skills

SOX experience

Advanced Excel

Auditing

Financial processes optimization

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in economics/finance

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

Esko, a Veralto company, is seeking a Financial Compliance Lead to drive global internal controls and US-GAAP compliance from a remote base, with periodic visits to Ghent. You will oversee the SOX program, act as an accounting policy SME, and collaborate with Veralto teams and auditors to strengthen financial processes across Esko’s worldwide operations.

This role reports to the Global Controller and requires a Master’s degree, 3+ years in audit or controlling, SOX 404/302 experience, English