About Us
Catalyst Labs is a specialist talent agency partnering with global professional services organisations across corporate services fiduciary legal accounting regulatory and financial services functions. We are deeply embedded in our clients recruitment operations working directly with senior decision-makers including Partners Managing Directors Board members and C-suite leaders across international firms and high-growth platforms.
Our Client:
Our client is a rapidly growing global professional services firm delivering corporate fiduciary and regulatory solutions to private equity houses hedge funds CLO managers trusts and international financial institutions. Operating across multiple global locations the firm blends deep international expertise with a pragmatic client-centric approach.
Location: Ireland
Work type: Full time Remote
Overview
Were seeking a Corporate Controller to play a senior leadership role within our clients rapidly growing global finance function. This position is responsible for overseeing statutory and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions managing core financial operations and ensuring strong financial controls and governance. The successful candidate will lead and develop local outsourced and global finance teams while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to support the organisations continued international growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of IFRS-compliant statutory financial statements and manage the year-end audit process across relevant entities.
Strengthen and oversee the financial reporting function ensuring timely and accurate delivery of management accounts regulatory filings board reporting and budgeting processes.
Perform regular variance analysis identifying and escalating material movements and key financial risks to senior management.
Ensure robust financial controls are in place by reviewing journals balance sheet reconciliations cost allocations and revenue recognition methodologies.
Own and maintain the chart of accounts reporting structures and internal reporting frameworks.
Develop implement and continuously review accounting policies procedures and internal control environments.
Oversee cash flow management intercompany accounting and supplier payment processes.
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and provide insight-driven recommendations to support decision-making and operational improvements.
Lead coach and develop accounting teams to drive performance capability and succession planning.
Manage and coordinate local outsourced and international finance teams ensuring effective delegation and consistent quality of output.
Identify key financial and operational risk areas and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Proactively drive process optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency scalability and control.
Partner with IT and other technical teams to support finance systems enhancements and automation initiatives.
Lead or contribute to finance transformation projects and other strategic initiatives as required.
Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or equivalent).
510 years of progressive experience in financial reporting roles preferably within the financial services or legal sectors.
Management-level experience within a Big 4 audit environment is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in statutory reporting with a deep understanding of IFRS.
Proven track record in financial systems design testing and implementation initiatives.
Advanced Oracle experience (financial modules and reporting).
Note: We adhere to strict data protection policies to ensure that your information is secure and only shared with potential employers with your explicit consent to ensure your confidentiality throughout the hiring process
About Us Catalyst Labs is a specialist talent agency partnering with global professional services organisations across corporate services fiduciary legal accounting regulatory and financial services functions. We are deeply embedded in our clients recruitment operations working directly with senior ...
About Us
Catalyst Labs is a specialist talent agency partnering with global professional services organisations across corporate services fiduciary legal accounting regulatory and financial services functions. We are deeply embedded in our clients recruitment operations working directly with senior decision-makers including Partners Managing Directors Board members and C-suite leaders across international firms and high-growth platforms.
Our Client:
Our client is a rapidly growing global professional services firm delivering corporate fiduciary and regulatory solutions to private equity houses hedge funds CLO managers trusts and international financial institutions. Operating across multiple global locations the firm blends deep international expertise with a pragmatic client-centric approach.
Location: Ireland
Work type: Full time Remote
Overview
Were seeking a Corporate Controller to play a senior leadership role within our clients rapidly growing global finance function. This position is responsible for overseeing statutory and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions managing core financial operations and ensuring strong financial controls and governance. The successful candidate will lead and develop local outsourced and global finance teams while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to support the organisations continued international growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of IFRS-compliant statutory financial statements and manage the year-end audit process across relevant entities.
Strengthen and oversee the financial reporting function ensuring timely and accurate delivery of management accounts regulatory filings board reporting and budgeting processes.
Perform regular variance analysis identifying and escalating material movements and key financial risks to senior management.
Ensure robust financial controls are in place by reviewing journals balance sheet reconciliations cost allocations and revenue recognition methodologies.
Own and maintain the chart of accounts reporting structures and internal reporting frameworks.
Develop implement and continuously review accounting policies procedures and internal control environments.
Oversee cash flow management intercompany accounting and supplier payment processes.
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and provide insight-driven recommendations to support decision-making and operational improvements.
Lead coach and develop accounting teams to drive performance capability and succession planning.
Manage and coordinate local outsourced and international finance teams ensuring effective delegation and consistent quality of output.
Identify key financial and operational risk areas and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Proactively drive process optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency scalability and control.
Partner with IT and other technical teams to support finance systems enhancements and automation initiatives.
Lead or contribute to finance transformation projects and other strategic initiatives as required.
Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or equivalent).
510 years of progressive experience in financial reporting roles preferably within the financial services or legal sectors.
Management-level experience within a Big 4 audit environment is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in statutory reporting with a deep understanding of IFRS.
Proven track record in financial systems design testing and implementation initiatives.
Advanced Oracle experience (financial modules and reporting).
Note: We adhere to strict data protection policies to ensure that your information is secure and only shared with potential employers with your explicit consent to ensure your confidentiality throughout the hiring process
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