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We're seeking talented individuals to help us fulfill our mission of connecting the world to work. Our fast-paced environment offers many opportunities to grow your career while contributing to our success. If you are a team player, we are the right fit for you: collaboration is the cornerstone of our workflows and is highly valued by our global workforce, regardless of function, department, or time zone. You'll work in a people-focused HR tech company where every voice will be heard. Join us and become part of our multicultural and diverse team!\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nAs Controller, you will lead our accounting function and the international team behind it, looking after the accuracy of our books across multiple legal entities, countries and currencies. Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for a predictable close, a solid control environment and clean audits in every market where we operate. 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