Finance Accountant / Controller (Prague Studio)

PLAY, GROW and WIN To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator. At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication. At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together. ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Finance Accountant / Controller to partner with Studio Leaders in managing the studio’s financial operations in Prague, Czech Republic. In this role, you will serve as the primary finance business partner to the studio, supporting financial planning, analysis, reporting, and operational decision-making. Though this is a Czech local role you’ll work closely with global Finance Team, as well as your colleague in other markets, and your direct reporting line will be with the Senior Group Finance Director. You will provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to help drive business performance and support the achievement of the studio's strategic objectives. You will also act as the key finance liaison between the studio and external service providers, including accountants, payroll providers, tax advisors, auditors, and local authorities. Though you’ll be working with external providers and colleagues from global Finance team, we expect you to have a hands-on approach and be the local expert in all finance related matters (of course in coordination with our external suppliers). The role requires a solid understanding of Czech financial, payroll, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance, support ongoing legislative changes, and facilitate effective communication with both local and Group Finance stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for anyone with experience mainly in accounting, with partial experience in controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and various reporting. Accounting & Compliance Primary finance liaison with external accountants, payroll providers, tax advisors, auditors and regulatory authorities. Ensure compliance with local accounting, tax and regulatory requirements, as well as Group policies and internal controls, including the accurate and timely submission of statutory filings and regulatory reports. Monitor local regulatory developments and drive the implementation of changes impacting finance, compliance and reporting processes. Responsible for month-end and year-end closing activities, statutory reporting, and audit requirements in collaboration with external accountants. Finance Business Partnering Partner with Studio Leaders on financial performance management, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning. Prepare and analyse monthly management reports, financial forecasts, and variance analysis. Provide financial insights, and actionable recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making. Support cost management initiatives and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency. Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ACA, CA, or equivalent) is preferred. 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, audit, or financial planning & analysis. Experience supporting business leaders through budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering. Strong understanding of Czech accounting, tax, payroll, and statutory reporting requirements. Experience coordinating with external accountants, payroll providers, tax advisors, and auditors. Experience in the technology, gaming, software, or professional services industry is an advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate, or similar analytics and automation tools is an advantage. Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines. Fluent in English and Czech, both written and spoken.