Assistant Financial Controller

OpenText; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText invites applications for an Assistant Financial Controller to join our European finance team in Cork. You will help ensure financial integrity across European entities and support US GAAP and local GAAP reporting.

In this role you will assist statutory audits, drive finance transformation initiatives, and support acquisitions and legal entity restructurings, collaborating with tax, legal and regional finance to deliver accurate, timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably within a technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP reporting requirements, including statutory reporting and audit support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze and manage large data sets.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience with SAP and NetSuite is advantageous, along with familiarity with European VAT requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CMA, ACCA) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support financial integrity and compliance of European entities.
• Help with US GAAP and local GAAP financial reporting.
• Assist statutory audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives and process improvements.
• Support acquisitions integrations and entity restructurings.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Multiple priorities management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Professional accounting qualification (CA, CMA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your impact

As an Assistant Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in supporting the financial integrity and compliance of OpenText's European entities. You will contribute to the accuracy of financial reporting under both US GAAP and local GAAP, support statutory audits and regulatory compliance activities, and help drive finance transformation initiatives. Your expertise will help ensure strong financial controls, successful integration of acquisitions, and continuous improvement across regional finance operations.

What the role offers

• Ownership of key controllership activities supporting European entities
• Exposure to both US GAAP and local GAAP financial reporting in a global organization
• Opportunities to support acquisition integrations, legal entity restructurings, and finance transformation projects
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including tax, legal, corporate accounting, and regional finance
• Involvement in statutory audits, compliance activities, and financial reporting processes
• Participation in system and general ledger migration initiatives that drive operational improvements

What you need to succeed

• Several years of experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within a technology environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP reporting requirements, including statutory reporting and audit support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze and manage large data sets
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Experience with SAP and NetSuite is advantageous, along with familiarity with European VAT requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CMA, ACCA) is an asset

One last thing

OpenText is more than just a corporation; it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.