Finance Manager – EMEA Accounting & M&A

Cadence; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence in Dublin is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a small accounting team within a European controller environment. You will drive financial accounting, closing processes, and statutory reporting across entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and global policies.

Lead balance sheet integrity, manage tax compliance, and support audits while coordinating with US treasury and cross-functional partners. Strong leadership, governance, and deadline-driven delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant – ACA/ACCA.
• 4-5 years PQE preferable.
• Leadership experience preferable.
• Fluent English.
• Considerable experience of financial statement preparation.
• Good working knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2-3 qualified accountants.
• Oversee M&A integration management.
• Handle financial accounting and close processes (monthly, quarterly, year-end).
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ownership of P&L.
• Lead quarter-end reporting and fixed asset accounting.
• Coordinate US GAAP lease accounting and year-end audits.
• Oversee corporate income tax returns and tax compliance.
• Ensure VAT compliance and reporting.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and banking reconciliations.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls.

Skills

4-5 years PQE

Leadership experience

Fluent English

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement preparation

Commercial accounting

People management

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

US GAAP/MNC experience

Job description

Cadence in Dublin is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a small accounting team within a European controller environment. You will drive financial accounting, closing processes, and statutory reporting across entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and global policies.

Lead balance sheet integrity, manage tax compliance, and support audits while coordinating with US treasury and cross-functional partners. Strong leadership, governance, and deadline-driven delivery are essential.