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We combine strategic expertise, data-driven insights, and creative innovation to deliver measurable business outcomes for our clients.\nThe Finance Controller (EMEA) will play a critical role in leading Podean’s accounting function across our European entities as we continue to scale globally. Based in the UK, this role will report directly to the Global Controller and manage the Europe accounting team, working closely with the core finance team based in the Philippines, external accounting partners, and global leadership.\nThis is a highly visible role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, PE-backed environments and enjoys balancing technical accounting ownership with team leadership and process improvement.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead accounting for all European entities (UK, Germany, Slovakia, and others), owning the full European month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, and eliminations.\nSign off on monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for all European entities.\nReview AR work, including billing accuracy, ageing, and collections escalations.\nReview general accounting work, including AP, payroll inputs, fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany.\nManage the Europe accounting team (AR, general accountant, and external firms), providing clear direction, coaching, and development.\nOversee statutory compliance for UK and EU entities, including VAT, payroll taxes, and statutory filings.\nCoordinate with external accounting partners and local tax advisors across European jurisdictions.\nEnsure audit readiness and serve as the primary contact for external auditors on European entities.\nPartner with the Global Controller on consolidation, intercompany, and accounting policy alignment (IFRS/UK GAAP and US GAAP).\nIdentify process gaps and drive improvements across European accounting workflows, reducing the close cycle through process redesign and accountability.\nAct as the escalation point for sensitive accounting or client issues across the European entities.\nPrepare and administer performance reviews for the Europe accounting team.\nSupport integration efforts of acquired and legacy entities.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualification strongly preferred\nMinimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of a full month-end close and people management\nStrong technical accounting skills across IFRS/UK GAAP, with experience aligning to US GAAP\nHands-on accounting experience in both the UK and Germany regions is required, including statutory reporting, VAT, and local compliance\nExperience managing multi-country, multi-entity accounting, including UK and EU statutory compliance (VAT, payroll taxes, statutory filings)\nExperience managing external accounting firms and local tax advisors\nStrong experience with ERP, accounting, and reporting systems in a growth environment (Experience using QuickBooks and Xero is a plus)\nExperience working with US and global finance teams\nExperience in a private equity-backed company strongly preferred\nExperience leading statutory audits and working closely with external auditors\nProactive problem-solver who communicates effectively with global leadership and is comfortable managing complexity and ambiguity\nWhy Join Podean?\nPodean is proud to be recognized as one of Digiday’s Best Employers for Remote Employees. 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