Senior Finance Controller

<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Senior Finance Controller who will play an integral part in building Scalefast’s financial organization and structure.</p> <p>We are seeking applicants with excellent communication skills, proven experience in auditing and a desire to work in a fun, fast-paced startup environment. If you have envisioned yourself working at an innovative, forward-thinking company, let’s get the conversation started!</p> <p><br/></p><p><strong>About us:</strong></p> <p>ESW is the leading global and domestic direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce company, empowering the world's best-loved brands and retailers to expand their DTC channel. ESW acquired <strong>Scalefast </strong>in June 2022, and the combined 1,300 person organization offers brands and retailers a complete portfolio of technology and services that cost-effectively support any stage of a company’s development.</p> <p>From compliance, data security, fraud protection, taxes, and tariffs to demand generation, checkout, delivery, returns, and customer service, our powerful combination of technology and human ingenuity covers the entire shopper journey across 200 markets, with 100% carbon-neutral shipping to consumers. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, ESW has global offices in the US, UK, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. ESW is an Asendia Group company, a joint venture between La Poste and Swiss Post.</p> <h3>Requirements</h3> <p>• Consolidate financial results of North America, Europe and APAC subsidiaries on a monthly basis.</p> <p>• Manage the day to day and month end close process with the accounting partners for the trading entities of North America.</p> <p>• Produce monthly financial reporting for management and board members.</p> <p>• Ensure sales tax compliancy’s in different states and countries we are present in.</p> <p>• Assist the VP of Commercial Finance with monthly analysis for the Group.</p> <p>• Prepare books for yearend Audit and serve as company liaison with Auditors.</p> <p>• Implement company polices that relates to accounting matters (Revenue recognition, Cost of Goods Sold, etc.).</p> <p>• Improve accounting processes and workflow.</p> <p><br/></p> <p><strong>What would make you awesome:</strong></p> <ul><li>Audit experience is preferred but not mandatory.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates and promotes positive work relationships; proactively addresses and manages conflict and disputes; works to achieve constructive resolution; speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; demonstrates group presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to translate accounting concept in easy to understand explanation for non-accounting people.</li><li>Strong ability to balance competing priorities.</li><li>Autonomous and high level of initiative and ability to work well in a team environment.</li><li>Demonstrate unquestionable integrity in every aspect of work and dealing with others; Consistently models desired behaviors and values established by the company; Respects diversity of perspective in discussions and demonstrates an inclusive style.</li><li>Positive attitude, enthusiasm, willingness to learn is a must!</li></ul> <p><strong>Education &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of experience.</li><li>Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (vs. US GAAP).</li><li>French and/or Spanish speakers a plus.</li></ul> <p><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <ul><li>Competitive salary and a career path adapted to each person's abilities and experience within a company that is growing continuously.</li><li>2 days a week working from home.</li><li>A flexible schedule and total conciliation between work and family life including reduced timetable during one month in summer.</li><li>Become part of a multi-cultural company where you can contribute with your experience and learn from the experience of others.</li><li>Work with amazing brands.</li><li>Get the opportunity to influence the future of our services and platform.<br/></li><li>Excellent working environment with frequent social activities (hackathons, Spartan races, quarterly whole-team social event).<br/></li><li>Central Madrid office located an 8-minute walk from Atocha train station, with a bus stop and BiciMad station right outside the office.<br/></li><li>Kitchen and dining facilities as well as a fully stocked games room with games consoles etc. - great to disconnect from work for a while and have fun with your colleagues.<br/></li><li>Discounted parking space in the office building if you’re coming by car, bicycle parking for those worried about their carbon footprint.<br/></li><li>Access to private sales by some of the exclusive brands we work with.<br/></li><li>Enrollment in English, French, and Spanish lessons that take