Head Of Finance & Accounting

Head of Finance & Accounting
Madrid
Madrid, Community of Madrid, ES

Position Summary:

Head of Finance & Accounting will play a decisive role in developing and managing the company's financial activities. The Head will oversee accounting systems, preparing consolidation reports compliant with IFRS and US GAAP, developing and maintaining robust internal controls, and ensuring effective cost accounting practices, managing tax position and tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Revenue Framework:
• Responsible for the revenue accounting close and reporting process, ensuring adherence to IFRS & GAAP, internal controls, and the company’s policies for accurate and timely revenue recognition and reporting. Establish and optimize revenue recognition policies and practices in alignment with organizational objectives and in compliance with regulatory standards. Directly responsible for overseeing the full order to cash process for all sales.
• Accounting Close: Manage and perform the month-end and quarter-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations and related analysis.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present periodic financial statements, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to international accounting standards.
• Technical Reporting: Develop comprehensive consolidation reports ensuring compliance with both IFRS and US GAAP standards.
• Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support audit activities when and if necessary.
• Cost Accounting: Lead and oversee cost accounting activities to ensure accurate allocation and reporting of costs, supporting business decision-making and strategy development.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership, internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Compliance & Regulations: Stay updated with evolving financial regulations, ensuring that the organization remains compliant with local & international accounting standards and regulations.
• International Development: Ensure accounting, payroll and tax systems are established in new countries as part of a growing organization.
• Manage tax position to provide support & guidance for direct and indirect tax considerations in different countries.
• Develop and lead the finance team to enable appropriate processes, reporting and controls.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting and finance, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance and other accounting theory, principles and practices, including IFRS and US GAAP
• Prior experience in an international/multi-country setting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent command of oral and written English, including professional glossary.
• Self-motivated, flexible, self-disciplined, able to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines. Able to make things happen with minimum supervision and to work independently and effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Willingness and ability to work hands-on with operational and administrative tasks, as well as leading large projects with strategic oversight.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• finance and accounting: 6 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• 28014 Madrid: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person