Controller – Finance & Accounting Leadership

About the role

Profitian provides B2B financial partnership solutions tailored to the startup and high‑tech ecosystem. As a Controller you will join a team dedicated to in‑house financial expert consultancy, focusing on growth and success through active engagement with company decision‑makers. Using cutting‑edge technology, we streamline accounting, CFO services, bookkeeping, payroll, and administrative processes while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own and lead the end‑to‑end financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Develop and maintain robust financial processes and internal controls across functions.
• Partner with the CFO and business leaders to translate data into insights, driving smarter financial decisions.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, and banks.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations and tax requirements.

Required profile

• CPA with Big 4 experience (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (mandatory).
• Master’s degree (advantage).
• 3+ years of finance experience, including at least 2 years as a Controller or senior finance role.
• Proven experience owning and managing financial processes.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting, and accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Business‑savvy mindset with ability to connect financial data to strategic decisions.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑moving startup or scale‑up environment.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting (advantage).
• Experience in tech, medical device, or growth‑stage companies (advantage).
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Priority, or SAP (advantage).
• Strong analytical, Excel and financial modelling skills (advantage).

Required skills

• NetSuite
• Priority
• SAP
• Excel
• Financial modelling
• IFRS
• GAAP