Head of Financial Accounting

About Stark

Stark builds the worlds most powerful electric motorcycles. From the VARG MX to the road-legal VARG EX & SM our bikes have won world championships and are engineered to outperform anything with a combustion engine.

Were based in Sant Boi Barcelona growing fast (77% year-on-year) and building a team that will take us even further. If you want to work on a product that people are genuinely obsessed with this is it.

Stark will become the global market leader in premium motorcycles. Building premium motorcycles requires innovation and we need your help to make us succeed in building the backend for our AI systems.

Our mission is to lead the way towards a sustainable motorcycle industry by reducing plastic and CO2 pollution.

This will be achieved by building sustainable products that are superior to traditional technology in terms of Performance Emotion and Design.

The Role

While Stark is becoming the global market leader in motocross and premium motorcycles we need your help to support the growth path of the company by ensuring transparency and process optimization. You are a multifaceted professional: A data enthusiast with a passion for transparency and accuracy that combines strong analytical skills with strategic thinking adaptability technological proficiency and very good communication throughout the different layers of a company. Additionally you are adept at establishing and maintaining robust production and sales controlling processes providing critical insights that drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making.

What Youll Do

Group Accounting & Consolidation:

• Lead the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/local GAAP.

• Ensure accurate and timely group reporting including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures across all entities.

• Manage audits and coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth year-end closing.

Treasury:

• Manage group liquidity planning cash flow forecasting and funding requirements.

• Optimize working capital and cash management across the group.

• Maintain banking relationships and negotiate financing arrangements as needed.

• Implement and monitor treasury policies including foreign exchange risk and hedging strategies.

Tax:

• Oversee tax compliance across all entities ensuring adherence to local and international tax regulations.

• Manage corporate income tax filings VAT and other indirect taxes.

• Lead tax planning and optimization initiatives to ensure efficient tax structures.

• Liaise with external tax advisors and authorities as required.

Financial Controls & Compliance:

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Continuously monitor and improve internal processes to enhance efficiency accuracy and compliance.

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements in all jurisdictions.

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Support budgeting forecasting and long-term financial planning processes at the group level.

• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior management to support decision-making.

• Collaborate closely with business units to align financial goals with operational objectives.

Risk Management:

• Identify and manage financial risks including currency interest rate liquidity and credit risks.

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with the CFO and other stakeholders

Stakeholder Communication:

• Prepare financial reports and presentations for executive management board meetings and investors.

• Act as a key contact for financial matters across business units and external stakeholders (e.g. banks auditors tax authorities).

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Lead or contribute to the implementation and continuous enhancement of financial systems and tools (e.g. ERP consolidation software).

• Drive process optimization and digitalization initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage mentor and develop finance team members across different locations.

• Build a high-performing team culture that promotes accountability continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Plan resource needs and support recruitment where necessary

What you will bring to Stark

• Bachelors or masters degree in finance Accounting Economics or related field.

• CPA ACCA Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification preferred.

• 7 years of progressive experience in finance including leadership roles.

• Strong expertise in consolidation treasury management tax compliance and financial controls.

• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP; experience with international group structures is a plus.

• Proven experience working with auditors tax authorities and financial institutions.

• Proficient in financial systems (e.g. ERP consolidation tools).

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

• Experience in M&A transactions is an advantage.

What good will look like

• Timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/local GAAP.

• Successful completion of annual audits with minimal adjustments or findings.

• Compliance with all tax filing deadlines and accuracy of tax returns across jurisdictions.

• Effective cash flow management always ensuring sufficient liquidity.

• Achievement of optimal working capital levels and efficient treasury operations.

• Identification and implementation of tax optimization opportunities resulting in measurable savings.

• Maintenance of strong internal controls with no significant compliance breaches or control failures.

• Delivery of reliable and insightful financial reports to management and stakeholders on time.

• Completion of budgeting and forecasting processes within agreed timelines and with high accuracy.

• Proactive identification and mitigation of financial risks (e.g. FX credit liquidity).

• Successful implementation or enhancement of financial systems and tools improving process efficiency.

• Positive feedback from auditors tax advisors and external stakeholders regarding financial governance.

• Development of a high-performing finance team evidenced by team engagement retention and skill growth.

• Effective collaboration and communication with other departments and business units.

• Contribution to M&A activities including smooth integration of financial processes (if applicable).

• Continuous improvement initiatives lead to measurable process optimizations and cost savings.

Why work with us

• The chance to work on a product people are genuinely passionate about

• A fast-growing company with real momentum

• A creative international team based in Barcelona

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Direct access to riders race teams and the product this is not a remote-from-the-product role

• Subsidized lunch in our in house restaurant

• Free access to our in-house gym (including weekends!)

• 30 days of paid vacation

At Stark we dont just accept differencewe celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our products and our community.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of gender identity sexual orientation race religion age neurodiversity or disability feels a true sense of belonging. We believe that diverse teams make better decisions and that a culture of equity is a prerequisite for innovation.

Accessibility: If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process (such as assistive technology extra time or a specific format) please let us know at We are here to support you.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are excited to see how your unique perspective can help us grow