Director, Accounting & Controllership

Summary

Join Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store, as their Head of Controllership! This mission-critical, remote-first role will have you architecting and leading a world-class accounting function, scaling across 100+ markets and multi-entity structures. You will own global financial reporting, controls, compliance, and statutory audits, laying the foundation for scale in this fast-scaling, PE-backed global technology company. You’ll establish best-in-class controllership practices and a SOX-lite control environment. This position offers the opportunity to define and lead a high-performing team and make a significant impact on the company's financial integrity.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with US GAAP for future IPO preparedness
• Demonstrated experience implementing robust internal controls and managing external audits in multi-jurisdictional settings
• Proven ability to lead high-performance accounting teams across geographies
• Strong understanding of multi-currency consolidations and intercompany eliminations
• Track record of driving ERP and close automation initiatives
• Detail orientation combined with the ability to scale processes and standardize reporting globally

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations across multiple legal entities and currencies, ensuring adherence to IFRS and alignment with local GAAP requirements
• Design and implement standard global accounting policies, manuals, and internal control frameworks to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including global consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and reporting packages for management and investors
• Drive automation of transactional finance (AP/AR), reconciliations, and journal entries to reduce month-end close time and improve data accuracy; design and drive the finance tech stack – building ERP, AP, AR automation
• Coordinate and lead internal and external audit processes, managing relationships with Big 4 auditors and ensuring efficient audit cycles across regions
• Oversee statutory compliance, liaising with local controllers, advisors, and compliance vendors to meet filing deadlines in all operating jurisdictions
• Support M&A, entity setup, and restructuring initiatives with technical accounting input and documentation
• Establish and monitor key metrics (DSO, DPO, cash conversion cycle) that impact financial operations and reporting accuracy

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Work-from-anywhere stipend
• Annual wellness & learning credits
• Annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination