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 general 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.