Financial Controller (Position located in London, England)
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About KnowBe4
Join the cybersecurity company that puts security first; literally and without compromise. At KnowBe4 our AI-driven Human Risk Management platform empowers over 70000 organizations worldwide to strengthen their security culture and transform their workforce from their biggest vulnerability into their strongest security asset. As the undisputed industry standard with unusually high customer retention rates and recognition as a Leader by G2 and TrustRadius were not just providing security awareness training - were redefining what it means to be a trusted security partner in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Our team values radical transparency extreme ownership and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.
To learn more about our team and office culture in London England (UK) visit the following links.
Careers Page: Financial Controller will support VP Finance in managing the organizations financial operations. This individual will oversee daily accounting activities prepare and analyze financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations. They will be responsible for process improvements financial analysis and supervising accounting staff.
Responsibilities:
- Lead develop and manage a multi-layered high-performing finance team to establish a best-in-class function as we scale.
- Assist the VP Finance with monthly financial close process including general ledger management and balance sheet reconciliations
- Act as a key point of contact for the external auditors during the year end process and ensure any recommendations are implemented in a timely fashion.
- Ensure compliance with local GAAP and other relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Review changes in accounting standards regulations and best practices and assess their impact on the organization
- Assist with M&A activity including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
- Collaborate with the tax team and tax advisors on all tax related matters ensuring international tax compliance and providing general tax guidance to management where necessary
- Lead the preparation and submission of the annual R&D tax credit claim
- Drive a culture of process improvements efficiency and cost control within the finance function and across the business
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business operations as requested
- Ensure Company policies and procedures are established updated and followed in accordance with GAAP
- Deliver timely accurate and complete financial statements on monthly quarterly and annual basis
Minimum Qualifications:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA) with 3 years experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a high-growth fast-paced environment
- Experience in SaaS or tech scale-ups is strongly preferred; exposure to IPO readiness or listed environments is a plus
- In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP US GAAP IFRS and other relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Experience leading and managing teams of 3 or more direct reports
- Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel) and ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage a high-performing team
- Proficient computer skills particularly Microsoft Office and Google suites
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and deliver high quality work to deadlines
- Self-motivated and proactive - requiring little supervisory input on a daily basis
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Critical thinking and ability to foresee potential obstacles and consider alternative approaches
- Experience using NetSuite or equivalent ERP a plus
- Proficient in Excel (pivot tables vlookups etc.)
Our Fantastic Benefits
Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please visit recruitment agencies please.
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Sage
- Regulatory Reporting
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Budgeting
- ERP Systems
- Financial Management
About Company
KnowBe4 HRM+ is your all-in-one platform for security awareness training, cloud email protection, & more. Trusted by 47 of the top 50 cybersecurity firms.
