Senior Financial Controller
Nebius — United States · In-Person · Senior · $139k - $180k/yearly
Role description
Role Overview
The Senior Controller is responsible for full financial ownership of assigned US entities, including month-end close, statutory and tax compliance, and overall financial integrity.
What You Will Do
Act as the primary finance owner for assigned US entities, lead the month-end close process, and provide financial insights and guidance for business decisions and transactions.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The position requires a highly experienced accounting professional with a Big 4 background, capable of leading complex accounting matters, driving process improvements, and enhancing automation and scalability of finance operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent strongly preferred)
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including Big 4 (Audit or Advisory) and industry experience
- Strong expertise in US GAAP and financial reporting
- Proven experience owning legal entities and managing end-to-end accounting and compliance
- Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and automation initiatives
- Experience with audits, statutory reporting, and tax compliance
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar)
- Strong technical accounting and financial leadership skills
- High level of ownership and accountability
- Hands-on, operational mindset with ability to execute and deliver
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proven ability to transform processes and controls, and drive automation of manual activities
- Process-driven mindset with focus on continuous improvement and scalability
- Experience managing and developing small teams (1–2 FTEs)
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams