Vp Regional Controller Emea

**Build your future with Sovos.**

If you are looking for an opportunity where career-minded professionals can achieve success while bringing their best and whole selves to work each day, Sovos may be the company you have been looking for. Employees at Sovos operate on the leading edge of digital technology while working to improve lives and the communities in which we live and work. When we say Solve Tax for Good, we mean For Good in every sense of the word. Our organizational commitment is to provide a place where employees can thrive and progress in their careers while having the support behind them that only a global company can offer.

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It’s not about what you have done somewhere else, it’s all about what you are capable of doing here.

**The Work You’ll Do**:
The VP, Regional Controller for Europe is responsible for the company's regional financial accounting practices and policies, the maintenance of its fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports. This role will oversee the timely monthly close of the general ledger, consolidation and reporting of financial results, coordination of audits, and the development of and compliance to internal controls and statutory reporting in all countries we operate in. Additionally, this position carries responsibility for all daily activities for and development of a team of regional employees across a more than $300M business driving toward continued global expansion.
- What are my responsibilities going to be, more specifically?_
- Maintains the company's overall system of accounts, books and records on all company transactions and assets/liabilities within region.
- Ensures regional financials are in compliance with U.S. GAAP standards and reconciliations are completed with adherence to a tight close calendar. Identifies any areas of concern in financials for investigation and resolution.
- Fully coordinates audit and gathering of required audit information, preparation of financial statements and footnotes, and preparation of tax accounts.
- Reviews and ensures accurate and timely computation and payment of payroll, commissions and expenses.
- Establishes and ensures compliance to internal controls.
- Manages various reporting cycles and accounting systems.
- Reviews and ensures timely completion of internal financials, bank financials and board packages.
- Ensures accounting systems integrate properly with other internal systems and are sufficient to meet requirements for audits and periodic reporting on a timely basis.
- Ensures compliance with all international and local corporate, payroll and other applicable taxes and regulations.
- Provides input into the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
- Assists with formulating the financial objectives and policies of the company, and prepares reports that outline the company's progress toward those objectives and financial position in terms of bookings, revenue and expenses.
- Collaborates with financial planning and analysis team to review, investigate and document significant variances from budget and forecast. Identifies potential risk areas for the business.
- Supports M&A diligence and integration as required.
- Serves as a functional lead during integration, leading the accounting team in transitioning acquired companies into Sovos systems, processes and reporting requirements.
- Directs team members’ daily activities and career development. Complies with all corporate policies.
- Acts with integrity and demonstrates ethical behavior in all matters with all stakeholders.
- Takes full responsibility for ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrates initiative, drive and determination to achieve results, success and growth. Maintains a sense of ownership for projects and duties, and solves complex problems.
- Maintains a high level of energy, enthusiasm, engagement and commitment to action.
- Develops trust and models open, candid, respectful communication and collaborative teamwork.
- Demonstrates a high degree of self-awareness and commitment to personal development and learning.

**What We Need From You**:

- Experience with NetSuite, including utilization of key modules such as Advanced Revenue Module is desirable.
- Global software company experience preferred.
- Communication skills for credibility at all levels of the organization.
- Strong technical accounting skills, including significant experience with evolving software revenue recognition rules and adoption of ASC 606.
- Qualified ACA / CA / ACCA / CIMA
- Minimum 8 to 10 years of related experience.
- Experience in a management or leadership role.
- Essential job functions:

- Interact effectively with teammates, colleagues and customers
- Comprehend and communicate complex concepts
- Concentrate, analyze and resolve complex problems

**What Does Sovos Offer You?**
- The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enj