Global Controller: US GAAP, SOX & Group Close Lead

WeMaintain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal mobility

International exposure

Job summary

WeMaintain is looking for a senior Global Controller to join the Group Finance team in London or Paris. You will lead controllership, oversee accounting quality across international entities and drive US GAAP readiness and internal controls.

You will manage monthly and quarterly closes, revenue recognition, and intercompany accounting with a hands-on, senior approach, partnering with the CFO and external advisors. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant controllership, accounting, audit and financial reporting experience.
• Progress toward recognised accounting qualification such as CPA/ACA/ACCA.
• Experience in listed-company or demanding reporting environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX / internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group controllership framework and supervise Group Head of Accounting.
• Own the governance of the monthly and quarterly close.
• Oversee revenue recognition, intercompany and consolidation.
• Lead audit relationships and opportunities to improve close and reporting processes.
• Ensure SOX readiness and internal control over financial reporting.

Skills

Controllership experience

English fluency

Leadership experience

US GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity / multi-currency

Audit experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACA/ACCA)

Tools

NetSuite

HFM

Job description

WeMaintain is looking for a senior Global Controller to join the Group Finance team in London or Paris. You will lead controllership, oversee accounting quality across international entities and drive US GAAP readiness and internal controls.

You will manage monthly and quarterly closes, revenue recognition, and intercompany accounting with a hands-on, senior approach, partnering with the CFO and external advisors. Fluency in English is essential.