Executive Remote Financial Controller: Strategy

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Fully remote position

Health, life & disability insurance

Generous paid time off & retirement

Opportunity to shape financialStrategy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead accounting operations in a fully remote role. The role requires a strategic thinker with deep experience in financial management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership across remote teams.

Responsibilities include overseeing all accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting under IFRS/GAAP, and driving the company’s financial strategy. A CA(SA)/CPA and 10+ years of finance experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CA(SA) or CPA designation mandatory.
• 10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, 5+ years in controller/senior management.
• Experience managing remote accounting teams and operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations: AP, AR, GL, payroll.
• Manage month-end and year-end closes for timely financials.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Lead and mentor remote accounting team.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

ERP systems

Strategic finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/CPA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead accounting operations in a fully remote role. The role requires a strategic thinker with deep experience in financial management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership across remote teams.

Responsibilities include overseeing all accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting under IFRS/GAAP, and driving the company’s financial strategy. A CA(SA)/CPA and 10+ years of finance experience are required.