Director, Controller

Lead controllership and financial governance for assigned SOA legal entities covering financial close, balance sheet controls, statutory reporting, and audit support.

Drive standardisation, automation, and process improvements across reporting and controllership functions for multiple entities and jurisdictions.

Provide accounting guidance, ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local standards, and communicate financial insights and risks clearly to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Qualified accountant or equivalent professional finance qualification with 14+ years post-qualification experience in controllership, financial reporting, or audit.

Strong knowledge and practical experience applying US GAAP, IFRS and/or local statutory accounting frameworks.

Proven experience managing financial close, statutory accounts, external audits, balance-sheet governance and internal controls for complex legal entities.

Work Experience Required: 14+ years post-qualification experience.

Experienced in managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional controllership environments with demonstrated stakeholder leadership including engagement with auditors, regulators, and external advisers.

Detail-oriented with strong financial acumen to analyze complex accounting issues and deliver well-supported conclusions under tight deadlines.

Process improvement focus with proven ability to standardise, simplify and automate financial close and reporting processes using technology.