Country Controller (Interim – 6 Months)
Location: Remote in Spain (other locations considered)
Reporting to: European Controller
Scope: Spain & United Kingdom
Client: Fortune 500 company
Start: Immediate
The Opportunity
Working for a Fortune 500, you will drive real business impact across Spain and the UK while having direct access to a broader European and global finance world-class organization.
This is a mission for a senior accounting professional who is fully operational from day one, able to navigate a multinational environment, and confident managing month-end close, VAT topics, CAPEX, statutory and GAAP-related requirements, and Shared Services Center coordination.
What You Will Do
• Drive the Spain & UK month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with tight deadlines and strong accuracy.
• Lead local statutory and regulatory compliance across Spanish GAAP, UK GAAP, and US GAAP/IFRS frameworks.
• Perform and review general ledger activities, ensuring correct postings, reconciliations, variance analysis, and alignment with internal controls.
• Coordinate with the Shared Services Center to ensure correct postings, reconciliations, and accuracy along with issue resolution.
• Assist in statutory accounts preparation and support the collection of data for tax filings (including VAT).
• Serve as primary contact for the European controller and other internal stakeholders.
• Guarantee compliance with internal processes, accounting policies, and financial controls.
What You Bring
• Proven expertise in Spanish GAAP, UK GAAP, and US GAAP or IFRS.
• Bachelor’s + Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar (recognized qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA are an advantage).
• Strong hands-on accounting experience, able to roll up your sleeves and perform autonomously.
• Proven success with timely month-end close reporting in a multinational context.
• Background working with Shared Services Centers (SSC).
• Hands-on experience with tax and VAT data collection.
• Strong skills in timing, prioritization, and managing CAPEX.
• Big 4 experience – highly preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
Why This Role
Be part of an ever-evolving global organization committed to transformation and continuous improvement.
Work within a truly international network of 20,000+ co-workers across 50+ countries.
High-visibility role with real influence—without being limited to traditional accounting boundaries.
Flexible, remote-based structure with European leadership exposure.
Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension based on business needs)
If you thrive in globally connected, high-impact roles and enjoy operating at the intersection of compliance, operations, and transformation, this is your moment.