EMEA Controller

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented EMEA Controller to lead financial operations across the Europe & Middle East (EMEA) region. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with local regulations, and operational excellence across multiple finance functions. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with deep regional expertise and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities 

Accounting

• Oversee timely and accurate month-end close processes across all EMEA entities
• Collaborate with global finance teams to align reporting standards and timelines
• Supervise AP operations to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Supervise AR operations to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collections
• Manage the intercompany recharge process and prepare the month end intercompany matrix
• Implement controls to prevent fraud and ensure vendor compliance
• Drive automation and process improvements in invoice processing and payment workflow

Audit, Statutory Accounting & Tax

• Ensure proper accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and local GAAP
• Manage internal and external audits across the region
• Manage the year end statutory accounting process for all EMEA entities
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and implement recommendations
• Oversee tax compliance, filings, and reporting across jurisdictions, including R&D tax credits, P11ds/ PSAs, Film tax credits, Employment Related Securities filings, VAT returns
• Partner with external advisors and the CFO/ Global Finance Director to implement the group’s tax strategy and transfer pricing 
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on business operations

Payroll

• Ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing across all EMEA countries
• Collaborate with HR and external providers to manage benefits, deductions, and statutory reporting
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity in payroll systems

Treasury

• Manage cash flow including the review and approval of payment runs
• Administer the banking platforms of the group
• Develop and ensure compliance with treasury policies and optimize working capital
• Implement the FX risk management and intercompany funding strategies

M&A

• Work with the CFO/ Global Finance Director to integrate any new acquisitions to the EMEA group

Company Secretarial

• Ensure accurate and compliant filing of all EMEA legal entity company secretarial filings, including but not limited to; confirmation statements, director changes, annual accounts

Experience & Qualifications 

• CPA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• 10+ years of finance experience, including regional EMEA oversight
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and UK GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems, with NetSuite a plus
• Experience dealing with multi-currency consolidations
• Percentage of completion revenue recognition experience is a major plus
• Creative professional services background is a major plus
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English