Senior Regional Controller

About XR Extreme Reach Extreme Reach provides a Connectivity Suite for the ad industry, combining collaboration tools, digital asset management, a global distribution network and powerful analytics to provide smarter, more collaborative advertising workflows bringing the marketing and production processes together from idea to delivery for greater visibility, productivity, insight, and performance. Brands, agencies, production, and post-production teams use Extreme Reach to create great content together, manage their assets and leverage its world-class network of over 79,000 media destinations in 141 countries, to share their message with the world. Today over 100,000 businesses use Extreme Reach to reach billions of customers globally. We're a fast-moving team of passionate subject-matter experts located across 37 offices, speaking 45 languages, and on a mission to connect the world's media Role Summary This is an exciting new opportunity at XR to join our team in the role of Senior Regional Controller based in our Shared Service Center in Budapest. The ideal candidate will own regional controllership and audit readiness activities, ensuring timely and accurate close execution, US GAAP-compliant reporting, strong internal controls, and high-quality audit support. The role will also support management reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting activities while partnering closely with other functions to ensure strong financial processes and controls. Key Responsibilities Lead regional controllership activities to ensure accurate and US GAAP-aligned financial reporting Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close coordination activities, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables Support external and internal audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules, documentation, and responses to audit requests Strengthening audit readiness through process standardization and documentation improvements Partner closely with R2R to ensure integrity, completeness, and consistency of financial results Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting governance standards Support management reporting, variance analysis, and P&L/BS commentary for regional leadership Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities in partnership with FP&A Provide working capital insights and support financial transparency across the organization Contribute to finance transformation initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, and operational excellence Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics CPA/CIMA/ACCA preferred 5–7 years of controlling Fluent English Preferred Skills Experience supporting external audits and driving audit readiness initiatives Strong understanding of controllership principles, financial governance, and close management processes Experience with BI and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau Advanced Excel and data analysis skills Solid understanding of US GAAP and its impact on financial reporting Ability to mentor and guide junior team members In addition to other qualifications, the candidate must meet the following requirements: Commercial acumen Cross-cultural communication Curiosity and improvement mindset Highly organized Structured and process-oriented Attention to detail and consistency Positive, can-do attitude Problem solver Quick learner Flexibility to cover U.S. business during critical periods XR has 23 offices worldwide and teams spread throughout the US, EMEA and APAC, our multicultural teams work cross-departmentally and across continents and cultures towards a shared goal It is our belief that the better we work together to help our clients achieve their goals, the more successful XR will be Feedback from internal Employee Engagement Surveys cites the People, Teamwork and Flexibility as the most rewarding aspects of working at XR We are a supportive and collaborative culture that values multiple perspectives, fresh thinking XR celebrates diversity of ideas, people and experiences Flexible work schedules and hybrid working arrangements create a rewarding work-life balance