Director of Accounting & Controlling

About the role

This position will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and contribute to the strategic financial direction of Typeform. You will be instrumental in building a robust finance function that supports the company's global expansion and future ambitions.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage the accounting and controlling functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations across multiple legal entities and countries.
• Act as a strategic partner to the VP of Accounting & Controlling, assisting in setting priorities and guiding the finance team's roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial reports and the integrity of the balance sheet.
• Enhance internal control frameworks and ensure adherence to IFRS and regulatory requirements in all operating regions.
• Supervise revenue recognition processes for both subscription and usage-based revenue streams.
• Direct indirect tax strategy and compliance, including VAT/GST and digital services taxes, collaborating with external experts as needed.
• Manage transfer pricing, intercompany accounting, and cross-border financial activities.
• Collaborate with Legal, FP&A, People, and external advisors to support international growth and compliance.
• Lead external audits and statutory reporting, fostering positive relationships with auditors and stakeholders.
• Drive finance transformation projects, focusing on process optimization, automation, and ERP system enhancements.
• Develop internal accounting capabilities to reduce reliance on external service providers.
• Provide leadership and continuity for the accounting function, representing the VP when necessary.

Requirements

• Substantial experience leading accounting and controlling departments within a fast-growing technology or SaaS company.
• Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams in an international, fast-paced business setting.
• Deep technical accounting knowledge, with a strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting for multiple entities and across different jurisdictions.
• Solid grasp of revenue recognition principles, especially for subscription and usage-based models.
• Experience overseeing indirect tax compliance in various countries.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management, and audit procedures.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and influencing cross-functional decisions.
• A practical, hands-on leadership approach, with a willingness to engage in detailed tasks.
• Excellent communication abilities and a track record of building trust across an organization.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, with experience in driving operational excellence and finance transformation.

Nice to have

• Experience leading accounting in a global B2B SaaS company.
• Experience with international expansion, entity establishment, and cross-border financial compliance.
• Strong knowledge of transfer pricing and international tax structures.
• Background from a Big 4 accounting firm or equivalent public accounting experience.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems, particularly NetSuite.
• A history of leading finance transformation, automation, or systems implementation projects.
• Experience preparing organizations for rapid international growth, acquisitions, or IPO readiness.

Skills & tools

• IFRS
• Indirect Tax Compliance (VAT/GST, Digital Services Taxes)
• Revenue Recognition
• Financial Controls
• Risk Management
• Audit Processes
• ERP Systems (NetSuite preferred)

Practical notes

• This is a fully remote position open to candidates in Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom.