Group Financial Controller

Summary

Join Hospitable.com, a remote-only, fully distributed company, as an experienced Group Financial Controller. You will build a world-class, lean finance operation, reducing the month-end close cycle. Responsibilities include financial oversight, managing the finance team, overseeing daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing internal controls. The role requires extensive accounting/finance experience, a professional accounting qualification, and proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes in an international context. Hospitable.com offers a competitive salary, RSUs, healthcare benefits (for US employees), 35 days off per year, parental leave, and mental health support.

Requirements

• 7+ years of extensive experience in accounting or finance roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/leadership capacity
• Hold a recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA or a locally accredited CPA designation)
• Proven track record of managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes, in an international context (US, EMEA, Australia)
• Experience with financial analysis, internal controls, and risk management in a high-growth environment (SaaS experience is a plus)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency with NetSuite, AP, and FP&A tools
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to distill complex financial information for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight and final product delivery to the CEO, ensuring strategic alignment with overall business goals
• Build and manage the accounting and finance team, providing mentorship, guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Manage and supervise day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash flow management
• Manage inter-company financing between the group’s entity in compliance with transfer pricing rules
• Review and ensure the accuracy of financial reports, meeting critical deadlines and demonstrating strong attention to detail
• Manage and automate reconciliation processes in NetSuite
• Supervise weekly soft close, month-end and year-end close procedures
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations across our 5 legal entities and jurisdictions
• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, collaborating with external accounting and tax consultants to ensure all obligations are met
• Develop and maintain a system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Manage and lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including rolling forecasts
• Develop financial models to support strategic planning, cost management, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with leadership to develop financial strategies and provide recommendations for optimizing profitability and business growth

Benefits

• The total cost of employment for this role is between $113,400.00 to $146,000.00 depending on your level and the cost of living in your location
• We can hire talent internationally as contractors—or employees if you are based in the United States, the European Union, or Australia, taking into account payroll taxes to determine your gross compensation
• We also offer an extra incentive into our equity with RSUs through our $HOST token (not tied to location or status)
• For US employees: healthcare (including EPO, PPO and HSA), 401(k)
• 35 days off per year, encouraged (including self-serve public holidays) and parental leave
• Mental health and emotional support with therapists on call through Slack