Group Financial Controller

Summary

Join DataDome's finance team as a Group Financial Controller, overseeing financial operations and reporting across the US, France, and Singapore. You will ensure compliance and accuracy, collaborate with various teams to provide financial insights, and contribute to the company's growth. This role requires a finance professional with audit or transaction services experience, strong business acumen, and a desire to contribute to a global SaaS company. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial closings, ensuring accurate reporting, improving internal controls, supporting audits, conducting variance analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in financial audit or transaction services, preferably at a Big 4 firm, and a strong understanding of accounting principles. DataDome offers a flexible work environment, generous health benefits, a leisure activity allowance, professional development opportunities, and various team-building events.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in financial audit, transaction services (ideally at a Big 4 or similar audit firm) , completed by a first experience in controlling
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (French and international) ; experience with multi-entity and international consolidation is a plus
• Experience in working with audit, compliance, and internal control frameworks
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting software such as NetSuite
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance audiences
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment and taking initiative

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings in collaboration with the accounting manager and the accounting team
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across all legal entities
• Drive and document improvements to our internal control environment , ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies
• Support the preparation of audit materials and liaise with external auditors in France, the US, and Singapore
• Provide actual vs. forecast variance analysis and contribute to budgeting and reforecasting exercises
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, Legal, Product, Sales, Marketing) to ensure financial data completeness and consistency
• Maintain and continuously improve our financial processes and documentation , including accounting policies, procedures, and control frameworks
• Participate in ad hoc projects , including M&A due diligence support, technical accounting research , and finance system improvements

Preferred Qualifications

Prior exposure to SaaS or tech companies is a strong plus

Benefits

• Flex Life: While we offer remote, hybrid, & in-office options each position specifies the level of flexibility. Our Parisian office is located next to the Opera Garnier. You will also receive a 500€ stipend to help you set up your ideal workspace if you work hybrid or remotely. If you are full remote, the SNCF dicount card is paid for you to come to our office to visit us & your team!
• Generous Health Benefits: We have partnered with Kenko for your healthcare needs
• A 100€ annual allowance is provided for a leisure activity of your choice in Sports or Culture
• Annual allowance of €200 if you come to the office by bike to cover maintenance costs
• Professional Development : #Weaimhigh is part of our DNA, therefore we have invested in an internal Learning and Development platform and offer the opportunity to request additional training and support via your manager
• Events & Team building: #We care and we have fun! We organise ****Annual Company-Offsite, Events, Drinks, Winter Party, Lunch & Learns and much more are part of our Culture
• Parent Care: Gift & care packages for parents
• PTO: Based on the country you are based from (e.g. 25 days in France)