EMEA Controller

What is this position about  

The Financial Controller - EMEA will be responsible for the accounting and preparation of financial reporting for Blend EMEA working closely with the global accounting function based in Uruguay to ensure alignment with global accounting policies  

This role has a dual reporting line to the VP Controller (Uruguay) and the EMEA Finance Director (NL)

This position requires a start time of 7:00 AM GMT-3 to ensure better alignment with the EMEA time zone.

Role and Responsibilities 

• Oversight of accounts payable (ensuring correct processing of supplier invoices and payments) 

• Oversight of accounts receivable (ensuring correct processing of customer invoices and revenue recognition) 

• Cash / Banks (payment processing and cashflow management and forecasting) 

• Monthly close processes (accruals corrections etc) 

• Monthly balance sheet reconciliation.

• Support the EMEA finance director in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports (results variance analysis etc) 

• All tax related items include VAT CIT payroll tax.

• Yearly audit of multiple entities.

• Payroll approval and oversight for EMEA entities.

• Evaluating developing and improving department controls systems and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency. 

• Ensuring that all accounting processes align with GAAP and current financial legislation. 

• Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations as needed. 

• Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry. 

• Being the first point of contact for suppliers banks insurance companies and auditors.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Strong understanding of accounting finance and management principles. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications i.e. Word; Outlook; Excel and PowerPoint 

• Experience with ERP systems NetSuite preferred. 

• High level of efficiency and accuracy. 

• Attention to detail and the ability to analyse large amounts of data. 

• Experience working in Big 4 companiesor Audit firms is a plus 

• Hands-on analytical accurate entrepreneurial mindset 

• Previous exposure to working in data / consultancy / technology driven organisations 

• Previous exposure / experience in scale up environment 

• Previous exposure to European working culture and environment with EMEA financial controlling experience a huge plus 

• Highly flexible and agile approach 

What about languages 

Excellent written and verbal English for clear and effective communication is a must! 

How much experience must I have 

Were looking for someone with 8 years of experience in Finance with a significant portion of that time being in a financial controller position. 

Additional Information :

Our perks and benefits:  

Every day lunches! (headquarters)  

• Vegetarian vegan gluten and sugar free options.  

• Gourmet meals every Friday with our on-site chef!  

Flexible working options to help you strike the right balance.  

All the equipment you need to harness your talent (Macbook and accessories).  

Snacks and beverages available everyday (headquarters).  

After office events football tennis and game nights (headquarters).  

• Everyone is welcome to join our football league every Wednesdays and Fridays.  

• Challenge your teammates to a pool game and win the offices trophy!  

• Tennis courts available for friendly matches.  

• You are not a sports person Dont worry we also have chess championships game and music nights for you to join!  

Learning opportunities:  

• AWS Certifications (we are AWS Partners).  

• Study plans courses and other certifications.  

• English Lessons.  

• Learn from your teammates on our Tech Tuesdays!  

Mentoring and Development opportunities to shape your career path.  

Anniversary and birthday gifts.  

Great location and even greater teammates!  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time