(Senior) Controller

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential health technology client in their search for a Senior Controller to take full ownership of the controlling function during an exciting growth phase. With approximately 150 employees, this organization is at a critical stage where the processes and controls you establish will shape their finance operations for years to come.

You will own and continuously improve core accounting and controlling processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while acting as the in-house authority on technical accounting topics. Working closely with FP&A, Legal, Operations and external partners, you will support both day-to-day execution and complex accounting questions around new products and transactions.

This role is 100% remote and open to candidates based in Germany, Spain, Portugal, or the U.K.

Responsibilities

• Build, own and drive the monthly close end-to-end, ensuring fast, accurate and well-coordinated financial reporting with Accounting and key stakeholders
• Review and sign off on accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations and reporting packages for Management and FP&A
• Act as the primary resource for technical accounting questions, supporting new business models, contracts and complex accounting treatments
• Develop and maintain technical accounting documentation and position papers covering revenue recognition, capitalization, leases and other complex topics
• Manage and coordinate external partners including accountants, tax advisors and auditors, ensuring strong documentation quality and smooth collaboration
• Continuously strengthen internal controls by spotting anomalies, following up on open items and improving control effectiveness over time
• Drive process and system improvements to reduce manual effort, increase close efficiency and build scalable, well-documented workflows
• Use AI tools to support analysis, variance explanations, audit preparation and accounting research while ensuring full critical review and accountability for outputs
• Build a modern, scalable finance function through automation, standardization and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• Several years of hands-on experience in Accounting, Controlling or Financial Reporting, ideally in fast-scaling environments with increasing complexity
• Prior experience leading or coordinating a small accounting team is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of German HGB; IFRS exposure is a plus
• Proven ownership of the full monthly close cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness and high-quality reporting end-to-end
• Strong internal controls mindset with the ability to proactively identify risks, design controls and continuously improve processes
• Advanced DATEV skills and confidence working with accounting systems and financial data
• Comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity while applying strong critical judgment on outputs
• Structured, documentation-first working style with a strong focus on audit readiness and transparency
• Strong drive for process improvement with a sharp eye for inefficiencies and scalable solutions
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating with external accountants, tax advisors and auditors
• Growth mindset and a proactive approach to staying current with changes in accounting and tax regulation
• Fluency in English is required

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. Qualified candidates are then submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication must flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure a coordinated process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.