Financial Controller

You will lead financial controlling and regulatory reporting from initial draft through sign-off. You will prepare IFRS and FRS 102 financial statements, manage multi-entity close processes, regulatory returns, external audits, tax compliance, and accounting policies. You will improve NetSuite reporting, introduce AI-enabled automation, and develop the controlling and regulatory reporting teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated and entity financial statements under IFRS and FRS 102.
• Run month-end and year-end close processes, including consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
• Oversee statutory accounts and maintain the integrity of internal controls.
• Lead regulatory reporting to the GFSC and FCA.
• Prepare client asset reporting with Data, Operations, and Compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update reporting requirements.
• Manage the external audit from planning through sign-off.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Support technical accounting for crypto assets under IFRS.
• Draft accounting policies, memos, and decision records.
• Own tax compliance and manage external tax advisors.
• Improve finance processes and NetSuite reporting.
• Build AI and automation into close and reporting processes.
• Manage and improve close and regulatory reporting reviews.
• Lead and develop the Financial Controlling and Regulatory Reporting teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Qualified accountant status such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent preferred.
• At least 5 years of Controller experience leading an accounting function.
• Experience in banking, fintech, or crypto.
• Technical knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102.
• Experience preparing financial statements under IFRS and FRS 102.
• Crypto asset accounting experience under IFRS, including fair value revaluation and on-chain reconciliations.
• Working understanding of blockchain.
• Regulatory reporting experience, including Basel capital and liquidity returns such as COREP.
• External audit experience.
• NetSuite proficiency.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Experience using AI tools and validating AI-driven automation output.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Strong written communication, analytical skills, judgement, and integrity.
• Dedicated workspace.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection.

Benefits

• Work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Flexible PTO plan.
• Yearly budget for individual learning and development goals.