Corporate Controller

We are looking for a highly analytical, tech-savvy, and experienced Corporate Controller to join our growing finance leadership team. Representing a high-growth tech group operating a global B2C and B2B platform with physical inventory, hundreds of millions in annual GMV volume, and a projected 50% YoY growth, this role is key to scaling our global financial operations.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will oversee global accounting, multi-entity consolidation (10 subsidiaries), international tax/VAT compliance, and M&A integration. Crucially, you will serve as the primary bridge between Finance, Product, and R&D to embed accounting and compliance logic directly into our e-commerce platform.

Responsibilities

1. Global Accounting, Consolidation & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across 10 international entities in accordance with IFRS / US GAAP.
• Own global consolidation, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and foreign currency (FX) adjustments.
• Oversee accounting for physical inventory, valuation, COGS, inventory reserve methodologies, and supply chain logistics finance.
• Manage relations with Big 4 external auditors, legal counsel, and tax advisors.

2. Product, R&D & Finance Engineering Partnership

• Act as the lead Finance SME (Subject Matter Expert) working alongside Product Managers and Software Engineers to design, automate, and scale financial logic within the platform.
• Define accounting requirements for billing, automated invoicing, merchant/customer settlements, refunds, and revenue recognition.
• Lead the integration and optimization of ERP systems (NetSuite), tax automation tools (Avalara), and payment gateways (e.g. Stripe, Adyen).

3. International Tax & Indirect Tax Compliance (B2C & B2B)

• Direct international tax strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on cross-border B2C and B2B e-commerce transactions.
• Oversee global indirect tax exposure, including EU VAT (OSS/IOSS), US State Sales Tax, GST, and nexus rules.
• Ensure seamless handling of tax engine calculations, invoicing rules, and statutory filings.

4. M&A & Strategic Growth

• Support financial due diligence and technical accounting assessments for domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
• Lead post-merger integration (PMI) of financial systems, policies, accounting teams, and reporting structures for newly acquired entities.

5. Leadership & Financial Controls

• Mentor and provide technical leadership to the Controller, and bookkeeping team.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce robust internal controls (SOX-readiness framework), risk management practices, and governance protocols.
• Support treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and working capital optimization necessary to support 50%+ YoY inventory and sales expansion.
• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Must. Big 4 audit background – Strong Advantage.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership (as Director of Finance, Corporate Controller, Senior Controller, or Controller) in a fast-growing, global Tech / E-commerce / B2C Platform company.
• Proven track record in multi-entity international consolidations (10+ global entities).
• In-depth experience in physical inventory accounting, COGS management, and e-commerce supply chain logistics.
• Hands-on experience collaborating with Product and R&D teams to build/automate financial processes.
• Strong expertise in international B2C tax (EU VAT / OSS, US Sales Tax) and transfer pricing.
• Active involvement in M&A financial diligence and accounting integration.
• • Systems: Advanced knowledge of ERP (NetSuite), tax engine integrations, and payment processor data pipelines.
• • Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken) – Must.
• Preferred Traits & Competencies
• Technical-Product Mindset: Ability to translate complex accounting standards into technical PRDs for development teams.
• Scale-Up Adaptability: Thrives in a high-velocity environment with 50%+ annual growth and high transaction volumes.
• Process Builder: Passionate about replacing manual work with automated, scalable data flows.