Global Controllership Leader: IFRS & Transformation

Grant Thornton Ireland

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Recognized accounting qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CPA.
Minimum 10 years post-qualification in controllership or finance leadership roles.
Strong IFRS knowledge with familiarity of other GAAPs a plus.
Experience leading international financial reporting, audits and compliance.
Proven ability to lead large-scale finance transformation projects.
Experience scaling delivery teams and shared services centers.
ERP & financial reporting tools proficiency.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Fluency in English.

Lead and oversee global controllership functions across multiple jurisdictions.
Provide strategic financial insights and drive process improvements.
Act as senior advisor to multinational clients ensuring compliance.
Influence and scale the FAAS practice.
Oversee IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP reporting and other standards.
Ensure compliance with local and international regulations and policies.
Lead proposal development, pricing, and client engagement for new opportunities.
Manage and mentor cross-geography finance teams.
Design project plans with timely delivery, quality outcomes and budget adherence.
Drive automation and system enhancements across ERP platforms.
Champion digital auditing tools and platforms.

Strategic leadership

Controllership

Multinational experience

IFRS expertise

Regulatory know-how

English fluency

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA)

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Netsuite

ONESOURCE

Caseware

Job Description:

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial & Controllership Leadership

Lead and oversee global controllership functions, including financial close, statutory reporting, and internal controls across multiple jurisdictions.
Provide strategic financial insights and partner with client CFOs and Controllers to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
Act as a senior advisor to multinational clients, ensuring alignment with global finance strategies and compliance frameworks.
Influence and scale the BPO team, contributing to the long-term vision and capability development of the FAAS practice.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements under IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP, and other international standards.
Ensure robust compliance with local and international accounting regulations, tax requirements, and corporate policies.
Lead technical accounting assessments and provide guidance on complex transactions and regulatory changes.

Client Engagement & Business Development

Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior finance leaders in multinational corporations and publicly listed companies.
Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and stakeholder engagement for new business opportunities.

Team Leadership, Transition Management & Project Management

Manage and mentor a high-performing team of finance professionals across multiple geographies.
Design and implement project plans, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and budget adherence.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and technical excellence.

Systems & Process Optimisation

Drive transformation initiatives through automation, standardisation, and system enhancements.
Leverage ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, and Netsuite to optimize financial operations and reporting.
Champion the use of digital tools including ONESOURCE, Caseware, and other electronic auditing platforms.

Qualifications

Recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA).
Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, including significant controllership or finance leadership roles in multinational environments.
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with other GAAPs (e.g., German, French, Spanish) is a plus.
Proven experience managing international financial reporting, audits, and compliance across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale finance transformation and system implementation projects.
Experience developing and scaling delivery teams, shared service centres and GBS centres
Experience with procurement functions desirable
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Netsuite) and financial reporting tools.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.
Fluency in English