Financial Controller

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our amazing Controllership team. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the period-end accounting closing cycles, preparing and recording general journal entries, preparing consolidated accounts and conducting account reconciliations. This position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting tasks, with an expectation for growth into more complex responsibilities and potential management roles. 

The position can be based in either Barcelona or London. We welcome candidates applying from any country and we are able to provide a supporting relocation package if needed.

Be ready for an incredible journey that will take a lot from you, but also give you a lot back. Each person on our team is amazing at what they do, and you’ll be pushed to be your absolute best.

 

What you will do:

• Perform a magnitude of different tasks for month-end and year-end closing;
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and subsequent analytical reviews of any discrepancies;
• Manage and review intercompany journal entries and their reconciliations;
• Supporting the business growth in an organized and controlled way;
• Act as the primary accountant for consolidated foreign currency revaluation and translation processes;
• Lead accountant for holding company accounting, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation accounting;
• Perform monthly and yearly consolidation, and prepare appropriate financial statements;
• Be in charge of the audit of your subsidiaries being the main point of contact for external auditors.

What you need:

• Extensive experience in accounting required, including training in intermediate and advanced accounting topics
• Accountant designation (ACA, ACCA or CPA) or progress towards designation
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Proven track record of working w/ multi-entity and global organizations
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and fluent in English
• Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Analytical thinker and detailed oriented
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
• Entrepreneurial attitude – we own our processes and be proactive and accountable as we look to find solutions, not problems. Be proud of what you produce and achieve
• Sense of initiative, with a winning mentality
• An innovative and enthusiastic individual looking to make an impact
• Growth mindset – adapt to the dynamic nature of a fast-paced business – assist with scalable solutions as we navigate projects across the Controllership team to grow the business and improve our processes
• Tech awareness – active interest in technology and automation – we constantly strive to improve and automate our policies so that we operate world-class processes.

Bonus points for:

• Experience in setting up financial controls
• Experience in the travel industry 
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Netsuite experience

 

Our Benefits

Benefits - Barcelona

💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in the company;

🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;

💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location;

🧩 "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary;

🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs;

💙 A mental health support tool for your well-being;

📈 Exponential growth opportunities;

🫶 VolunteerPerk - We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice;

🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year;

📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office;

👶 Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on location and eligibility factors.