Financial Controller - New US start-up
Are you an experienced & senior level accounting professional who is open to a new challenge in the mid-west region? Would you relish the opportunity to be the amongst the 1st hires of a new US multinational who are setting up here & to lead their accounting/finance function?
Our client, a long established global organisation & market leader in their industry, are in the process of establishing their 1st European operation here in the mid-west region & have engaged with us in Cpl to help them recruit an experienced Financial Controller to join them.
This is an outstanding & rare opportunity to get in at the ground floor of a green-field start-up operation with huge growth & development plans so so if you're interested, please apply or get in touch asap.
The Job:
Reporting directly to the newly hired EMEA CEO, the successful candidate will be initially in a stand-alone FC role & cover a full remit of accounting/finance duties & supports for the new site & team as well as liaising closely with the US based Finance team on the on-going growth & development of the function here.
More specifically you will be tasked with the design & delivery of new financial strategies & projects, implement financial controls, oversee tax, audit & compliance activities across the region, take ownership of the monthly & annual close processes, resolve financial & invoicing queries, manage corporate budgets, assist in commercial decision making processes as part of the leadership team & in time grow & expand the finance team.
Your Skills/Experience that we need:
- 3rd level degree qualified, or above, in a relevant discipline.
- 5-6+ years experience in an FC/FM or other senior level accounting role.
- Fully qualified accountant ideally with a Big4, or similar, training background.
- Prior experience from a start-up type environment would be a major advantage but is not essential.
- Experience from the pharma, medical devices or related sectors would be an advantage.
- High level inter-personal skills & proven ability to multi-task & lead projects.
- Strong IT skills & understanding of financial legislation.
The Offer:
This position is a permanent role with salary range depending on candidate experience but expected to range up to approx. 100 base salary initially & with major scope for further growth & development both in salary & responsibilities. In addition there will be an excellent benefits package with pension, healthcare, significant annual bonus & other benefits expected however as this client is at start-up stage, they are not in place at present.
This role will be hybrid with 2-3 days expected in office with the balance from home/remote.
Candidates holding restricted visas or requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in applying, or want to know more about this job 1st before deciding contact Thomas Hogan in CPL Limerick on 0860279756 or email your Cv to [email protected]
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