Black Duck Software, Inc. - EMEA Controller – Director
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Requirements
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least 10+ years of progressive international finance experience • Proven track record of financial leadership at Director or Senior Manager level, ideally within a US-headquartered software or SaaS company • Deep understanding of multiple EMEA statutory environments and strong working knowledge of US GAAP • Skilled in managing complex, cross-border operations and consolidations • Advanced experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and BI/reporting tools • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus
Responsibilities
• Regional Leadership:Oversee financial control, reporting, and operations across all EMEA entities. Serve as the primary finance leader in the region with responsibility for governance, compliance, and controls. • Regional Leadership: • Statutory and Regulatory Compliance:Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements, tax filings, and audits in all seven countries. Partner with external advisors and internal stakeholders to manage cross-border complexities. • Statutory and Regulatory Compliance: • US GAAP and Consolidation:Own the translation of local financials into US GAAP for global consolidation. Coordinate monthly close processes and ensure timely, accurate group reporting. • US GAAP and Consolidation: • Strategic Partnership:Act as a key business partner to regional GMs and global executives, contributing to strategic decisions on growth, headcount planning, and operational investments. • Strategic Partnership: • Audit and Risk Management:Lead regional audit engagements (statutory and group). Maintain and enhance internal controls and risk frameworks across all EMEA entities. • Audit and Risk Management: • Team & Vendor Management:Build and lead a regional finance team or manage third-party accounting, payroll, and tax providers as needed. Ensure performance, compliance, and cost-efficiency. • Team & Vendor Management: • Systems & Process Optimization:Drive automation, process improvement, and reporting enhancements using NetSuite, Power BI, and other finance tech tools. • Systems & Process Optimization: • Entity Set-Up and Expansion Support:Partner with legal and tax teams to launch new entities or restructure existing ones as the business grows in new EMEA markets. • Entity Set-Up and Expansion Support:
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