Office jobs in Spain

Controller Job Description

At SodaStream, we are on a mission with a purpose: saving the environment by reducing single-use plastic waste. Every SodaStream bottle replaces thousands of single-use plastic bottles.

SodaStream enables consumers to easily transform ordinary tap water into sparkling water and flavored sparkling water in seconds. By making ordinary water fun and exciting to drink, SodaStream helps consumers drink more water. SodaStream offers a highly differentiated and innovative solution to consumers of bottled and canned carbonated soft drinks.

Do you want to work for a fast growing, sparkling company? Keep on reading!

What does SodaStream have to offer?

SodaStream is a growing company and there are plenty of opportunities to grow with us. We offer you a fun, versatile and vibrant work environment in which you can adequately challenge and develop yourself. In addition, you will work in a fresh and open team, with lots of freedom and responsibilities in your work.

Reporting to :

SodaStream EU South Finance Director

Job Description :

SodaStream Iberia is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Controller to join its sparkling team and contribute to keeping the accounting and financial processes and reporting of the company up to standard. The position is based out of SodaStream’s office in Alcobendas, Madrid.

• Monthly reporting (BS, P&L, Cash flow, Group reporting package etc.) according to US GAAP and Group Accounting / Reporting standards (accurately, completely, timely)
• Ensure compliance of all functions / processes with Group Global Control Standards, Group policies & procedures. Ensure that the Organization understands the needs & requirements of GCS.
• Lead projects related to Accounting / Tax and partner with the business to assess implications on processes and systems triggered by business initiatives
• Annual reporting to Local Authorities for statutory accounts according to local law
• Yearly roll out of agreed Risk Control Matrix and GCS roadmap
• Ensure GL Accounting and all sub-ledgers are correct, and all accounts reconciled.
• Annual tax returns as well as any tax audit (direct or indirect)
• Be a hands-on leader who is a functional expert in accounting and financial reporting related matters who will provide the guidance for the market’s various departments and ensure execution in excellence of the policies
• Compile, analyze and monitor the activities and results of the company
• Maintain accounting procedures and systems necessary to ensure that : (i) accounting transactions are recorded in compliance with USGAAP and the Company’s accounting policies, and (ii) reporting of financial performance is accurate and completed timely. Proactively monitor, interpret and disseminate, as required, all relevant and appropriate accounting issues
• Ensure controls over financial reporting processes are in place and are executed in excellence
• Lead projects related to accounting and financial reporting and partner with the business to assess implications on processes and systems triggered by business initiatives
• Manage and lead financial reporting, transaction processing such as : AR, AP, Tax and day-to-day treasury and internal controls
• Any other tasks as required
• Lead a finance team

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / business administration.
• Experience in a leading public traded company, large international corporation.
• Excellent knowledge of USGAAP and local GAAP reporting and compliance.
• Great business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Highly focused, hands on, with strong attention to detail.
• Resilient and motivated with a positive “Can Do” attitude.
• Able to work in a dynamic, challenging, and exciting environment. Out of the box thinker, team player and willingness to work hard.
• Energetic, enthusiastic able to manage priorities and creative.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and financial systems – experience in NetSuite and advantage.
• Proven high level of English is a must (C1 level) as working language with international teams.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze financial statements and an economic and business understanding.
• Strong communication skills Up and Down