Group Financial Controller – Legal Entities & Statutory Reporting

SumUp; Sofia (NM); Presencial; USD 101.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Virtual stock options

L&D budget

25 days paid leave

Health & life insurance

Multisport card

Meal vouchers

Descripción de la vacante

SumUp seeks a Group Financial Controller in Sofia to own statutory audits, reporting compliance across entities, and drive governance and reporting standards.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Controlling, coordinate with PwC, and lead month-end close in high-judgement areas like transfer pricing and chargebacks, shaping SumUp's financial house.

This role offers exposure to global fintech scale with office-first setup in Sofia and a path to future leadership.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP in financial reporting.
• Experience owning a legal entity end-to-end from balance sheet reviews to statutory compliance.
• Comfort collaborating with tax, accounting, FP&A, and audit teams to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to break down ambiguous problems and drive them to resolution.
• Accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Own statutory audits and reporting compliance for a set of legal entities, including regular financial and balance sheet health checks.
• Review accounting entries and reconciliations critically, focusing on accuracy in high impact areas.
• Lead month end closing activities in high judgement areas such as transfer pricing and chargebacks.
• Manage the annual closing process for designated entities and financial areas.
• Coordinate directly with external auditors and other stakeholders on audit and technical matters.
• Prepare ad hoc reports on legal entity performance and jurisdictional requirements.

Conocimientos

IFRS GAAP knowledge

Legal entity ownership

Audit coordination

Stakeholder management

Transfer pricing knowledge

Educación

ACCA or CIMA certification

Descripción del empleo

Group Financial Controller

Team: Finance, Reporting & Controlling | Location: Sofia, Bulgaria (office first)

Team description

The Group Reporting and Controlling team is the backbone of SumUp's financial integrity, and as the business scales, its role in strengthening governance and reporting standards is becoming more critical than ever. This position gives an experienced controller real ownership over a portfolio of legal entities, direct influence on how SumUp standardises controls and reporting across regions, and a front row seat to the audit and governance work that comes with holding ourselves to the highest financial standards. It's a chance to shape how a fast growing fintech gets its financial house in order, working closely with the Head of Controlling and coordinating directly with external auditors at PwC.

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What you’ll do

• Own statutory audits and reporting compliance for a set of legal entities, including regular financial and balance sheet health checks
• Review accounting entries and reconciliations critically, with a focus on accuracy in high impact areas
• Lead month end closing activities in complex, high judgement areas such as transfer pricing and chargebacks
• Manage the annual closing process for designated entities and financial areas
• Coordinate directly with our external auditors and other stakeholders on audit and technical matters
• Prepare ad hoc reports on legal entity performance and jurisdictional requirements

You’ll be great for this role if

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting principles under IFRS and GAAP underpins the way you approach controlling work.
• Experience owning a legal entity end to end, from balance sheet reviews to statutory compliance, comes naturally.
• Comfort working with stakeholders across tax, accounting, FP&A, and audit teams to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to break down ambiguous problems, spot the real blockers, and drive them to resolution.
• A qualified accounting background (ACCA or CIMA are a big plus).

Why you should join SumUp

Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our modern Sofia office. This involves an office-first setup

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced

Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success

A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 and 10 paid days of educational leave which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education

Generous time off: 25 days of paid leave, plus one extra day per year of service (up to 35), along with public holidays and special leave options

Peace of mind: additional health insurance and life insurance

Stay active: on-site yoga and a co-sponsored Multisport card offering access to hundreds of sports facilities

Meal support: benefit from a tax-free food voucher program plus flexibility via our Re:Benefits platform

Easy commute: free shuttle buses connecting directly to Joliot-Curie metro station

Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 38 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website.

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