Group Financial Controller

About the role

We are partnering with a fast‑growing, multi‑entity organization that is preparing for a public listing. The Group Financial Controller will own the end‑to‑end IFRS‑compliant consolidation process for more than 30 legal entities and act as the internal IFRS subject‑matter expert. This is a highly technical, individual contributor role reporting directly to the VP Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation across 30+ entities under IFRS, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments.
• Prepare accurate IFRS‑compliant consolidated financial statements and drive continuous improvement of the close process.
• Serve as the internal expert on complex IFRS areas such as business combinations (IFRS 3), lease accounting (IFRS 16), impairment testing, share‑option valuations and revenue recognition.
• Develop and maintain accounting policy notes, financial statement disclosures and audit‑ready working papers.
• Support IPO and capital‑markets readiness by establishing public‑company reporting standards, MD&A documentation and internal controls.
• Own the external audit process, acting as the primary liaison with auditors, tax advisors and consultants.
• Lead financial integration of newly acquired businesses, aligning opening balances, harmonising accounting policies and integrating entities into the consolidation system.
• Maximise the capabilities of the Vena consolidation platform and its integration with Microsoft D365 Business Central and Sage Intacct.

Required profile

• CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Extensive experience in IFRS financial reporting and consolidation for large, multi‑entity groups.
• Proven track record of supporting IPO or public‑company readiness initiatives.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex accounting problems independently.
• Experience managing external audit and M&A integration processes.

Required skills

• IFRS (including IFRS 3, IFRS 16, revenue recognition, impairment testing).
• Vena consolidation and reporting tool.
• Microsoft D365 Business Central.
• Sage Intacct.
• Financial reporting, consolidation and close management.
• Audit coordination and documentation.
• M&A financial integration.