Controllership Manager, EMEA REMS

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Position Summary

The Controllership Manager will oversee financial operations for EMEA REMS entities. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient operational processes across all managed entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with external accounting service providers, ensuring service delivery meets quality, timeliness, and compliance standards

• Oversee the controller team responsible for day-to-day financial operations and coordinate resolution of operational issues

• Ensure alignment and compliance between multiple accounting systems, implementing controls to maintain data integrity

• Lead and coordinate the month-end close process for the entities in scope to ensure timely and accurate financial results

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring all accounts are reconciled timely and accurately

• Ensure timely preparation of statutory financial statements and audit documentation for assigned entities

• Support internal and external audit activities, managing information requests and facilitating timely resolution of audit findings

• Manage all aspects of tax compliance and planning, including filings, risk management, and collaboration with tax advisors

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and statutory obligations for all assigned entities

• Oversee cash management activities including cash positioning

• Manage payroll payment processing coordination and accounts payable payment cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely execution

• Support month-end close activities for assigned entities, ensuring deliverables meet established timelines and quality standards

• Identify opportunities to streamline operations, standardize processes, and enhance efficiency across entity management

• Implement best practices in financial controls, reporting, and vendor management

• Overseeing other activities related to entities in scope

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in audit or controllership required

• Audit experience required, preferably with Big 4 accounting firm

• Prior experience in real estate, corporate services, or multi-entity environments preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of IFRS, local GAAP, and US GAAP accounting standards

• Proficiency in accounting systems and ERP platforms

• Advanced Excel skills and financial systems reconciliation experience

Core Competencies

• Strong relationship-building capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Effective communication skills with ability to interact across all organizational levels

• Process improvement mindset with focus on efficiency and standardization

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