Country Controller, Finland

IQM Quantum Computers; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible working hours

Job summary

IQM Quantum Computers in Finland seeks a Country Controller to oversee the financial integrity of the Finnish entity and align local reporting with global standards. You will lead statutory and IFRS reporting, coordinate audits, and enable scalable growth as IQM becomes a listed technology leader.

Working with Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and external partners, you will be the Finnish finance expert, driving process improvements, implementing SOX controls, and ensuring compliance while

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in controlling, accounting, financial reporting, or external audit within an international environment.
• Strong expertise in Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS), IFRS, Finnish statutory reporting, and financial compliance.
• Experience with public company reporting in Finland, external financial statement audits, and SOX compliance.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Finnish KLT certification is considered an advantage.
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to work across functions, coordinate external partners, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to solve complex accounting and reporting challenges under tight deadlines.
• Full professional proficiency in both Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for the Finnish legal entity while supporting the global close process.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS) and IFRS.
• Prepare and review financial statements, regulatory filings, and reporting packages while maintaining high-quality financial records and documentation.
• Coordinate local statutory audits and support group audits, acting as the primary contact for auditors and external accounting service providers.
• Partner with teams across finance and the broader organization on technical accounting matters, including IFRS interpretations, accounting policies, and intercompany transactions.
• Support the design and implementation of SOX-level internal controls while driving improvements in financial processes, ERP systems, and reporting across the global finance organization.
• Liaise with across Finance, Legal and Investor relations teams on Finnish public company reporting requirements

Skills

Finnish accounting

IFRS reporting

SOX compliance

Auditing

Financial analysis

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business degree

Finnish KLT certification (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.

Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.

The work

As our Country Controller in Finland, you'll be responsible for the financial integrity of IQM's Finnish legal entity while helping strengthen our global finance function as a newly listed company. You'll ensure accurate statutory and IFRS reporting, lead local audit and compliance activities, and support financial processes that enable the company to scale as a global technology leader.

Working closely with Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, Commercial teams, and external partners, you'll act as the key finance expert for Finland, ensuring local compliance while aligning with global reporting standards. This is a role where technical accounting and reporting expertise, operational excellence, and continuous improvement come together to support IQM's next stage of growth.

What You'll Actually Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for the Finnish legal entity while supporting the global close process.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS) and IFRS.
• Prepare and review financial statements, regulatory filings, and reporting packages while maintaining high-quality financial records and documentation.
• Coordinate local statutory audits and support group audits, acting as the primary contact for auditors and external accounting service providers.
• Partner with teams across finance and the broader organization on technical accounting matters, including IFRS interpretations, accounting policies, and intercompany transactions.
• Support the design and implementation of SOX-level internal controls while driving improvements in financial processes, ERP systems, and reporting across the global finance organization.
• Liaise with across Finance, Legal and Investor relations teams on Finnish public company reporting requirements

What we're looking for

• 5–7+ years of experience in controlling, accounting, financial reporting, or external audit within an international environment.
• Strong expertise in Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS), IFRS, Finnish statutory reporting, and financial compliance.
• Experience with public company reporting in Finland, external financial statement audits, and SOX compliance.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Finnish KLT certification is considered an advantage.
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to work across functions, coordinate external partners, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to solve complex accounting and reporting challenges under tight deadlines.
• Full professional proficiency in both Finnish and English.

Why IQM?

• Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond, we build across the full-stack.
• High-performance playground: We aim high, and we know sustainable performance only works when life outside work does too—hybrid setups, flexible hours.
• Never the smartest: Expect to learn constantly. You won't always be the smartest person in the room, and that's the point.
• Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!
• The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation. We're in the phase where top performers get noticed.
• Bigger than IQM: Our people build know-how for the entire quantum ecosystem. We publish papers, run hackathons, and help shape a market that’s still being defined.

The future of computing won’t build itself. You might be one of the few who do.

• Meet our people and learn more about IQM on our stories page.
• Explore our scientific publications.

600M€+ Total Funding | 400+ Team Members | 30+ Quantum Computers Built | 300+ Patents Filed | 10 Location Globally