May 9, 2022
As the Financial Controller, you will initially report directly to the COO and subsequently to our Head of Finance. You oversee TestGorilla’s day-to-day accounting operations and manage important accounting projects such as transitioning from cash to accrual-based accounting, implementing IFRS, streamlining investor data request submissions, improve our reporting (including consolidation of Holding and Operating Company). You’ll be responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable process, reviewing monthly bookkeeping, and working alongside our external accountant to file tax returns. As the first in-house Financial Controller you will have the opportunity to develop and manage Financial dashboards and optimize our Finance tech stack. You will manage the relationship with our bookkeeper and accountant and collaborate with key functions to develop and manage budgets and OKRs. This is an amazing opportunity to embark on an entrepreneurial journey with us!
Manage day-to-day accounting operations and run payroll
Manage external bookkeeper and accountant
Manage board & executive level reporting of financial results and KPIs
Develop and manage Finance dashboards and automate & improve the quality of recurring reporting
Collaborate with key departments to manage budgets & OKRs
Present analysis to executives & company leadership to support key decisions
Manage year-end reporting and support tax return filings
Partner with IT & leadership team to implement and manage our financial tool stack
Filling investors’ quarterly and ad-hoc financial data requests (P&L, BS, Cash flow statement summaries)
Drive-in key projects such as the transition to IFRS Accounting and accrual-based accounting
You are inspired by our mission to help 1 billion people in dream jobs
You are fully aligned with our values
You have 4+ years of experience as a Financial Controller or you have 4+ years of experience in an audit firm
You are a great problem solver, with a flexible, can-do attitude, happy to put your hand to anything
You have a strong proficiency in accounting systems such as Xero
You are fluent in written English and have strong communication skills
You are comfortable with the ambiguity and pace of iteration of an early-stage startup
You have experience working in a SaaS company and a fast-growing startup
You are CFA, CPA, or you hold an MBA degree
Helping shape a fast-growing HR tech startup as an early employee
Fully remote position with bright, motivated, and friendly colleagues around the world
Competitive package incl. bonus and stock options
Flexible hours and vacation
Paid parental leave
€1000 remote working budget per year
4% of base salary learning & development budget