European Financial Controller

The Letting Partnership; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Moatable seeks a European Financial Controller to take hands-on ownership of financial control across LoftyWorks Ltd, The Letting Partnership, and Moatable Poland. The role reports to the Corporate Financial Controller and covers month-end close, statutory compliance, and finance operations in a time-sensitive environment.

You will ensure integrity of reporting, manage cross-border processes, and support commercial decisions with timely financial information.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with full qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial controller or senior finance role.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting and intercompany structures.
• Experience with UK VAT, HMRC compliance, and payroll.
• Strong Excel skills with reconciliation capability.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver month-end close across all entities.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain integrity between Sage Intacct and Xero across systems.
• Prepare and review accruals, allocations, and entity-specific adjustments.
• Coordinate year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Govern intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Oversee payroll processes for UK and Poland and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Month-end close

Intercompany accounting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Xero

Job description

Who are we?

Moatable is a forward-thinking, user-focused SaaS company that is passionate about creating groundbreaking solutions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Moatable operates 2 UK-based businesses: LoftyWorks and The Letting Partnership.

At The Letting Partnership, we are the backbone for letting agents across the UK, providing crucial support in client money protection. Our stellar reputation is built on exceptional customer service, dedication, and expertise. Over the past two years, our client base has tripled, and we are gearing up for even more growth.

LoftyWorks provides innovative property management software to the UK lettings market. Our software is beautifully designed, easy to use and backed by our parent Lofty Inc a leading US SaaS Real-estate CRM provider serving more than 80,000 agents in North America.

Description

The European Financial Controller is a hands-on, operationally critical role reporting to the Corporate Financial Controller. The position has full ownership of financial control across LoftyWorks Ltd, The Letting Partnership, and Moatable Poland.

The role is accountable for the integrity of financial reporting, delivery of a timely and accurate month-end close, compliance with UK and Polish statutory requirements, and continuity of finance operations. This includes maintaining control across a dual-system environment and managing cross-border financial processes.

This is an individual contributor role requiring strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate across transactional, reporting, and compliance activities in a time-sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Reporting
• Own and deliver a five-day month-end close across all entities
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all balance sheet reconciliations
• Uphold integrity between Sage Intacct and Xero, including reconciliation between systems
• Prepare and review accruals, allocations, and entity-specific adjustments
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to support business decisions
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
• Fulfil all UK and Polish statutory, tax, and payroll obligations, ensuring timely compliance
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and HMRC payments
• Coordinate year-end audit processes and act as primary contact for external auditors
• Support preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory filings
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation and compliance
• Liaise with in-country professionals in Poland to support local compliance and regulatory requirements
• Payroll & Payments
• Lead UK and Polish payroll processes and submissions
• Coordinate with local Polish advisers to oversee payroll accuracy and compliance for Moatable Poland
• Safeguard continuity and control over payment processes, including banking access and approvals
• Manage cash flow requirements and ensure timely execution of payments
• Cross-Entity & Intercompany Management
• Govern intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and settlements
• Administer intercompany loan schedules and related entries
• Apply consistent accounting treatment across entities
• Align finance processes across LoftyWorks, TLP, and Moatable Poland
• Operational Finance
• Maintain accurate cash positions and oversee bank reconciliations
• Process invoices, expenses, and payments in a timely and controlled manner
• Preserve data integrity across Sage Intacct, Xero, and supporting systems
• Risk, Controls & Process Improvement
• Sustain a strong financial control environment across all entities
• Identify and mitigate compliance and operational risks
• Establish and maintain documented processes and controls
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Business Support
• Support the Corporate Financial Controller with reporting, analysis, and ad hoc projects
• Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), with full qualification preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial controller or senior finance role
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting and intercompany structures
• Proven ownership of month-end close and financial reporting
• Experience with UK VAT, HMRC compliance, and payroll
• Familiarity with transfer pricing and cross-border compliance
• Advanced Excel skills with strong reconciliation capability
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with Sage Intacct and Xero enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Awareness of Polish accounting, tax, and payroll frameworks; experience with KSeF and Saldeo is an advantage
• Background in SaaS or technology-driven businesses

Familiarity with group reporting and consolidation processes

Salary Description

£60 000 – £80 000

Job Type

Full-time