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Kinsta is growing rapidly and we are looking for a Controller to oversee our finance function, and manage and lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and taxation-related activities. As part of a globally distributed and rapidly growing company, the Controller will oversee compliance with global financial and tax reporting obligations, enhance Kinsta’s financial processes and policies, and manage a fully remote team that is scattered across the Americas and Europe.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a fully remote global Finance Team
- Ensure consistent compliance with global financial and tax reporting obligations
- Issue audited consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP
- Manage all accounting operations, including revenue recognition, journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial close
- Oversee the annual budgeting and planning process
- Drive effective internal controls and processes and implement enhanced financial processes, policies, and systems
Requirements:
- At least 6 years of experience dealing with complex accounting matters
- Strong leadership and people management experience, preferably in a fully remote, global setting
- A strong understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS or US GAAP
- Native-level fluency in both written and spoken English
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or another relevant degree
- Proven experience in designing and implementing accounting processes and controls
- Outstanding communication skills
Bonus points:
- CPA or chartered accountant is a strong advantage
- Experience as a controller or assistant controller at a rapidly growing SAAS or technology company
- Experience implementing ERP systems
- Experience overseeing taxes (direct and indirect) is a considerable advantage
Benefits:
- Fully remote culture with a globally distributed, international team. You can work anywhere with appropriate internet access.
- We offer a flexible and relaxed working environment where everyone can work in peace.
- In order to ensure that everyone has time to rest and recharge, we offer Flexible paid time off.
- Our positions offer a great deal of opportunity to learn and grow with the company.