Senior Financial Controller – UK Entities

Senior Financial Controller – UK Entities

Job Title: Senior Accountant / Financial Controller (UK Trading Entities & Holding Companies)

Location: 100% remote but seeking candidates local to Italy

Language Requirement: Fluent English (spoken, written, and reading comprehension)

Duration: Contract Assignment – 12 Months

Position is 100% remote but seeking candidates local to Italy

• Must be located in Italy or authorized to work in Italy.

• Must be fluent in English with the ability to read, write, and communicate professionally in a business environment.

MaLanguage Requirement: Fluent English (spoken, written, and reading comprehension)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Significant accounting experience in a multinational environment.

• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and supporting statutory audits.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

• Experience with month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Experience working with outsourced or shared-service accounting organizations (Genpact or similar).

• Strong knowledge of tax accounting and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and working across international teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Controller, Corporate Accounting Manager, Statutory Reporting Manager, or Assistant Controller with experience supporting UK entities in a multinational environment. Candidates should bring a strong background in statutory reporting, audit management, US GAAP reporting, HFM, BlackLine, tax compliance, and oversight of shared-service accounting operations

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting certification.

• Experience supporting UK Trading Entities and Holding Companies.

• Experience serving as the primary contact for external auditors.

• Experience with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management).

• Experience with BlackLine.

• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems.

• Experience overseeing outsourced accounting teams.

• Experience presenting financial results to senior leadership and board members.

• Experience with corporate governance, dividend documentation, and entity management.

• Exposure to EMEA accounting and statutory reporting requirements.