Fully remote, Spain (Madrid preferred). Contract : 6-month independent contractor mission Client : Fortune 500 company Immediate Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to take ownership of financial operations for the Spain and UK entities during a 6-month transition period. 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. 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.
- Support reconciliations between local GAAP and US GAAP, documenting differences as required.
- 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. Bachelor’s + Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar (recognized qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA are an advantage).
- Knowledge of Spanish GAAP and ability to work with reconciliations under UK GAAP and US GAAP strongly preferred.
- Fluent in English and Spanish. High-impact, high-visibility role reporting to the European controller with Spain & UK scope.
- Ready to step into a key role with immediate ownership?