Head of Accounting & Control

Head of Accounting & ControlRenumeration: £100k + 20% bonus

Location: Fully Remote

LD15238The Opportunity

A fast-growing, international organisation is seeking a hands-on Head of Accounting & Control to lead financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls across multiple entities.

This is a high-impact leadership role suited to a technically strong, commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working at both strategic and operational levels. You will take ownership of month-end close, consolidated reporting, audit delivery, and the development of scalable accounting processes in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Accounting

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations (AP/AR, reconciliations, invoicing, journals, ledgers).
• Manage cashflow and working capital processes.
• Drive ERP optimisation and process automation.
• Develop clear documentation and scalable finance procedures.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements (US GAAP, IFRS; HGB advantageous).
• Manage outsourced providers where applicable.
• Own the external audit process and statutory reporting.
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Controls & Technical Accounting

• Design and maintain robust internal controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Provide hands-on technical accounting support across complex areas (inventory, leases, intercompany, equity, debt, restructuring).
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Support due diligence and commercial decision-making.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with FP&A and operational teams on budgeting and forecasting.
• Liaise with international advisors and stakeholders.
• Build and develop the finance team as the organisation scales.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with 7+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS consolidated reporting (HGB desirable).
• Proven experience managing full audit cycles.
• Background in inventory-heavy, hardware/software, or complex revenue environments advantageous.
• ERP experience (Microsoft Business Central preferred).
• Demonstrated success improving controls and building scalable processes in high-growth settings.