ESO

ESO is a fast-paced, growing data, technology, and research company passionate about improving community health and safety through the power of data. We pioneer innovative, user-friendly software to meet the changing needs of today’s EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals. We’re small enough to be nimble and fun, but big enough to be a great place to work. We serve thousands of customers out of our offices across the US, Canada and Northern Ireland.

International Controller

Location

United Kingdom

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

International Controller

ESO

Role Description As ESO continues to expand its global footprint, we are building the in-region finance leadership to match. The Controller, Europe will serve as ESO's senior accounting presence across our European operations, providing local leadership and expertise while working in close partnership with our centralized Global Accounting teams based in the United States. This role will support existing entities and will play an active part in establishing new operations as ESO's European footprint grows. The role may also carry oversight responsibility for our Australia business, a focused and growing operation. This is a hands-on, visible role for a technically strong accountant who thrives at the intersection of local compliance and global operations, and who wants to be an integral part of a mission-driven company. Qualifications - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) with 8 or more years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, ideally in a US-parented multinational or private equity-backed organization. - Deep knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to bridge local statutory requirements and US GAAP reporting for a US parent company. - Practical experience managing statutory accounts, working with external auditors, and owning the full audit cycle across multiple entities. - Hands-on experience with VAT and indirect tax compliance across at least one European jurisdiction, with the ability to coordinate across multiple. - Experience operating within a multinational company, ideally with a centralized or shared-services accounting model. - Demonstrated ability to manage corporate tax compliance across multiple European jurisdictions in partnership with external advisors. - Strong understanding of multi-currency consolidations, cash flow management, and intercompany transactions including FX considerations. - Experience supporting entity formation, including opening bank accounts, establishing accounting systems, and working through local registration requirements. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across time zones and with US-based colleagues. - Comfort operating in ambiguity and a proactive approach to building scalable processes in a fast-growing, private-equity backed environment. Requirements - Own the accounting review process for all European entities, serving as the primary local point of accountability for monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities. - Partner with the centralized Global Accounting team in the US to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across the region. - Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for European entities. - Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with both local GAAP (UK GAAP, IFRS) and US GAAP, bridging requirements across both frameworks. - Serve as the in-region subject matter expert on local statutory requirements, accounting standards, and multi-entity consolidations. - Manage all statutory audit activity across European entities, including coordinating with external auditors, preparing audit files, and resolving queries. - Oversee corporate tax compliance across the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Czech Republic, and any future European markets, coordinating with local advisors as needed. - Monitor regulatory and reporting obligations across all active jurisdictions, ensuring ESO remains in good standing. - Own cash flow visibility and forecasting for the European region. - Manage multi-currency reconciliations and monitor foreign exchange (FX) exposure across the region, working with the global team on hedging and risk management as needed. - Serve as the primary regional counterpart to ESO's global cash flow function, providing timely and accurate inputs to global liquidity planning. - Manage regional banking relationships and ensure sufficient liquidity across entities. - Lead all accounting-related workstreams for new entity formations in the region, including coordination with legal counsel, local formation agents, and government authorities. - Manage the establishment of new bank accounts for each entity, ensuring appropriate signatories, controls, and connectivity to ESO systems. - Develop and implement transfer pricing arrangements for new entities in coordination with ESO tax advisors. - Support post-acquisition financial integration for any future European acquisitions, including chart of accounts alignment, intercompany setup, and statutory reporting cutover. - Participate in regional RFPs from an accounting and compliance perspective, ensuring ESO is appropriately positioned to operate in new markets. - Collaborate with global finance leadership on international expansion initiatives, serving as the regional finance lead for new market entry. - Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and policy as ESO's European structure evolves. - Act as a strategic bridge between regional operations and US corporate headquarters, translating complex international accounting positions for US stakeholders clearly and in a timely manner. - Provide oversight for ESO's Australia entity, coordinating with local advisors and the Global Accounting team to ensure compliance and reporting obligations are met. Benefits - 7.5% employer pension contribution (with salary sacrifice available). - 39 days of holiday leave in your first year, rising to a maximum of 44. - Family coverage that extends to your partner and children through private medical insurance. - Life insurance (4 x base salary). - Income protection insurance. - A generous pension contribution. - Private medical insurance including optical and dental. - A health cash plan. - Modern City Centre office in Belfast - Northern Ireland, and a flexible hybrid working policy (this role is Remote within UK). - AwardCo Recognition Program. - Enhanced paternity leave and pay, enhanced adoptive pay, enhanced maternity pay - 12 weeks full pay after 6 months' service. - Enhanced short and long-term sick pay. - 25 days holiday which increases year on year until you reach 5 years of service + 14 additional days.

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