Head of accounting

Vista Investments, LLC; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 110.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading hospitality investment firm is seeking a Head of Accounting in Madrid to lead its accounting operations. The role requires overseeing multi-entity structures and managing financial performance, working closely with US teams. Candidates should have 8–12 years of accounting experience, strong leadership, and full professional English proficiency. The position offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work schedule, with onsite work from Monday to Thursday and remote work on Fridays.

Servicios

Hybrid schedule with home-based Fridays

Competitive senior compensation package

International collaboration opportunities

Formación

• 8–12 years of experience in accounting, audit, reporting, and financial control.
• Strong experience with month-end/year-end close and compliance.
• Proficiency in leading accounting/finance teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead general accounting, monthly/annual closes, and audits.
• Manage treasury and cash-flow forecasting.
• Prepare consolidated financial reporting for senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Herramientas

SAP

Navision

Netsuite

Descripción del empleo

🚀 Head of Accounting — Madrid (On‑site / Hybrid Fridays)

📍 Vista Investments, LLC

• Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España

VISTA Investments is seeking a senior Head of Accounting to lead and elevate our accounting operations from Madrid. This role has a high strategic impact, overseeing a multi‑entity structure across Spain and the US, and partnering directly with senior leadership.

You will lead the accounting team in Madrid and work closely with our US finance team in managing consolidation, treasury, tax compliance, internal controls and the financial performance of our SPVs and development projects.

📍 Work model : On‑site Monday–Thursday (Madrid office) + Home‑based on Fridays.

This is a hands‑on, operational accounting role within a growing hospitality investment and development company.

✨ You will oversee our Madrid‑based accounting structure (Accounting Manager + AP team + finance support), working closely with our US finance team.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

• Lead general accounting, monthly / annual closes, audits, and tax compliance.
• Manage treasury, liquidity planning, and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Prepare and deliver consolidated financial reporting to senior leadership.
• Supervise and support the Accounting Manager, improving accuracy and internal controls.
• Coordinate with the small US finance and accounting team on consolidation, reporting, and SPV oversight.
• Oversee the financial performance of multiple SPVs and development projects.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial monitoring.
• Maintain relationships with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

• 8–12 years of experience across accounting, audit, reporting, and financial control.
• Strong experience with month‑end / year‑end close, consolidation, tax, and compliance.
• Background in Big Four audit + industry is highly valued.
• Experience supervising accounting / finance teams.
• Knowledge of SPVs, multi‑entity structures, and consolidated reporting.
• Proficiency with ERPs (SAP, Navision, Netsuite, etc.).
• Full professional proficiency in English (essential).
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, structured, and hands‑on.

Please note : Profiles focused solely on FP&A, banking, investment, or project finance will not be considered. This role is heavily accounting oriented.

🌟 Why Join Vista

• Strategic, high‑impact leadership role.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision‑making.
• International collaboration between Spain and the US.
• Stable hospitality investment portfolio with continuous growth.
• Design‑driven, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture.
• Hybrid schedule with home‑based Fridays.
• Competitive senior compensation package aligned with the scope and responsibility of the role.

📩 If you're an accounting professional with a strong background and full English proficiency looking to lead an end‑to‑end accounting function, we’d love to connect.

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