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The country controller is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting and supporting overall compliance in their assigned jurisdiction. This individual will be an experienced accounting professional with strong corporate finance skills, along with knowledge and exposure to tax and corporate governance topics. They must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders in a rapidly evolving business environment, as well as strong project management skills.

The country controller is responsible for:

Monitoring and ensuring compliance in the areas of accounting and reporting, tax, and corporate governance

Ensuring accurate financial statements are prepared and approved by the board and relevant governance bodies

Providing support to business partners

Identifying process enhancements and operating margin improvement initiatives
 

Core Responsibilities:

External Reporting

Support month-end close; review and sign off on local GAAP accounts outsourced to third-party providers

Prepare the bridge from US GAAP to local GAAP accounts and prepare balance sheet reconciliations for local GAAP

Oversee the preparation and audit of local financial statements and notes, including:

Participate in reviews with the local EY team

Review and sign off on unrecorded adjustments

Review margin reconciliation

Review profit-sharing calculations

Review financial statements, notes, and other management reports, if applicable

Prepare executive summaries

Review year-over-year variance analysis

Review technical accounting memos and new disclosures

Monitor the accuracy and timely filing of local financial statements and notes, as well as other relevant reports

Support the director in reviewing variance analysis and financial statements

Oversee ad hoc requests from external parties such as government authorities (e.g., statistics, surveys, ratings) or other official bodies
 

Compliance and Governance

Actively monitor risks and obligations associated with the entity, document and take action to mitigate risks, and implement or modify processes to ensure compliance

Monitor and communicate changes and new requirements to relevant RPOs and business partners

Collaborate with relevant RPOs and business partners to implement changes

Prepare or review technical accounting memos related to local GAAP for new business flows, accounting standards, M&A activity, etc.

Ensure new local GAAP accounting standards and regulations are appropriately implemented and reflected in accounts, financial statements, and reporting

Manage compliance with corporate governance requirements, working closely with legal and other stakeholders to meet obligations

Participate in the documentation of the BDSE

Report to the works council and other governance mechanisms

Support local risk assessment mapping and reviews

Ensure appropriate documentation is in place for the local compliance framework

Monitor tax-related filing obligations

Monitor ESG obligations and collaborate with the ESG team to ensure compliance

Provide assurance to directors on statements made to auditors as part of due diligence procedures
 

Business Partnering

Partner with key stakeholders (tax, including transfer pricing; legal; financial planning; and business teams) to support their needs, reduce costs, and create efficiencies without compromising compliance

Represent controllership and provide a coherent jurisdictional perspective in cross-functional forums

Support the directors in fulfilling their duties and the entity’s obligations

Attend and present financial information to directors and the works council

Prepare FAQs with the public relations team to support media interest in the release of financial statements and provide responses to press queries

Support tax audits and discussions with tax authorities

Assist with customer deals and bids by providing financial information and addressing specific queries

Monitor, support, and influence external quotations or ratings

Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the country leader and support any requests

Continuously assess and embed process enhancements and efficiencies where possible

Support the GPO on ad hoc projects related to compliance, external reporting enablement, or broader company initiatives
 

Skills Required:

Solid financial and accounting background

Knowledge and exposure to tax and corporate governance topics

Excellent communication and presentation skills in both French and English, written and verbal

Ability to navigate within a multinational and fast-growing company

Ability to manage tight deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills

Project management expertise

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail and accuracy

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