Financial Controller (Fixed Term Contract, Ireland, Remote)
This is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract full time remote opportunity for those based in Ireland.
About Nearform
Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.
Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.
Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.
As part of our Finance function, you will maintain complete financial integrity while enabling sustainable, global business growth.
Whether you are a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, or Payroll Specialist, you will oversee multi-currency consolidations, ensure global tax and statutory compliance, and manage our end-to-end accounting operations across multiple international entities. Collaborating closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, you will combine accounting precision with commercial acumen to streamline financial governance, optimise project profitability, and provide the trusted financial foundation that powers our scaling enterprise.
About the Financial Controller Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Financial Controller to join our finance team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial control environment, accounting operations, revenue cycle management, treasury, legal entity accounting, financial reporting, month-end close activities, tax filings and annual financial audit within a fast-paced and growing international organization.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting and controllership expertise, operational rigour, and proven experience managing and improving finance processes in a multinational environment. They will be comfortable operating at both a strategic and tactical level, taking ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the financials while partnering closely with stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Control & Reporting
- Own the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and financial records for the Irish entity and relevant international entities
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reporting packages
- Provide insightful analysis of financial performance, including key variances, trends, and areas requiring management attention
- Ensure financial reporting is prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies
- Establish and maintain a robust financial control environment, including appropriate review processes and segregation of duties
Revenue Cycle Management
- Oversee the end-to-end revenue cycle, including invoicing, revenue accounting, reconciliations, collections support, and issue resolution
- Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Customer, and other business teams to resolve billing and revenue-related issues
- Monitor revenue processes and controls and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
- Review key revenue reconciliations and reporting on a regular basis
Cash Management & Treasury
- Own and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and provide visibility into short- and medium-term cash requirements
- Monitor daily cash positions across relevant entities and bank accounts
- Oversee bank reconciliations and payment processes
- Support treasury activities, including foreign exchange and multi-currency management
- Manage relationships with banking partners and ensure appropriate controls over cash and payments
- Provide management with regular reporting and insight into liquidity and cash flow
Legal Entity & Subsidiary Accounting
- Oversee accounting and financial administration for Irish and international legal entities and subsidiaries
- Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and settlement processes
- Ensure statutory accounts and other regulatory reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time
- Coordinate statutory audits and act as a key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other external service providers
- Support Irish VAT, tax, and other local compliance requirements
- Ensure appropriate accounting policies and controls are consistently applied across entities
Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial controls and accounting policies
- Identify control weaknesses and implement appropriate remediation plans
- Coordinate internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
- Support compliance with applicable IFRS, US GAAP, local statutory requirements, and company accounting policies, as relevant
- Maintain appropriate financial documentation, reconciliations, and audit trails
- Continuously assess finance processes for risk, control effectiveness, and scalability
Finance Operations & Process Improvement
- Lead initiatives to improve the efficiency, scalability, and automation of finance processes
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting, reporting, billing, and reconciliation activities
- Drive standardization of processes across entities and teams
- Develop and maintain appropriate finance policies, procedures, and documentation
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial data quality and operational processes
Systems & Data
- Act as a key finance owner and subject matter expert for the ERP and accounting systems
- Oversee the integrity of financial data and reporting outputs
- Drive finance systems optimisation, automation, and reporting enhancements
- Support system implementations, integrations, and process improvements as required
- Develop and maintain reporting and analysis that provides meaningful insight to senior management
Team & Business Partnering
- Line management of a small accounting team
- Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to accounting and finance team members as applicable
- Establish clear priorities, processes, and accountability across finance operations
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to support informed financial decision-making
- Translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
- Balance hands-on execution with effective delegation, oversight, and strategic planning
What we are looking for in this person:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualification required
- 10+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally including experience in a Financial Controller
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
- Proven experience owning or leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Strong knowledge of:
- Financial reporting and management accounts
- Financial controls and accounting policies
- Revenue accounting and invoicing
- Multi-entity and intercompany accounting
- Cash flow forecasting and treasury activities
- Bank reconciliations and general ledger management
- Audit and statutory reporting processes
- Experience working in multinational and/or high-growth environments
- Strong ERP systems experience; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organized, commercially minded, and able to manage competing priorities
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently
Preferred Experience
- Experience in technology services, SaaS, or other international/high-growth businesses
- Experience managing finance operations across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
- Experience with multi-currency accounting and international transactions
- Experience with Irish VAT, statutory accounts, and local regulatory compliance
- Experience implementing or improving ERP and finance systems
- Experience with finance transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives
- Previous experience managing or mentoring accounting/finance team members
The successful candidate will be:
- A strong financial controller and technical accounting professional
- Hands-on and comfortable operating in the detail when required
- Commercially minded, with the ability to connect financial performance to business outcomes
- Highly accountable for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information
- Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a strong continuous-improvement mindset
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- A strong communicator and trusted business partner to senior stakeholders
- Able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
- Highly organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities
- A collaborative leader who can build strong relationships across Finance and the wider business
Benefits & Perks
- Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
- Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
- Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 24 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
- Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
- Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval.
- Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
- Pension & Insurances - We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.
Our Interview Process
- Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment.
- Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom)
A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise services setting.
- Team Interview (45 mins via Zoom)
A conversation with a couple of colleagues from Finance or other related Shared Services teams, focused on how you work with others and communicate to non-financial peers.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're passionate about working in a scaling finance and shared services team, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.
If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.
