GAAP Legal Controller – Europe

Financial Reporting & Compliance Specialist

Analyze and report financial results for specific legal entities in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring full regulatory compliance at the entity level. Support the annual financial reporting cycle, including the reconciliation process between US GAAP, local statutory reporting, and tax filing requirements. Oversee the timely application of required accounting adjustments to ensure full compliance with US GAAP standards and accurate legal entity performance reporting.

Take ownership of resolving historical accounting discrepancies related to statutory and tax adjustments to ensure clean financial records. Support the annual financial and tax audits to ensure data accuracy and process transparency. Provide oversight to ensure that accounting systems and contract set-ups are correctly configured to maintain compliance with legal entity reporting standards. Participate in regional and global initiatives aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of legal entity financial reporting.

Provide flexible support for specialized financial inquiries, such as customs audits, government specific audits, and other regulatory matters.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college. Significant experience in audit, accounting and/or controllership functions within a corporate environment. Fluent English knowledge is essential. Process mindset with proven capability in a cross/sub functional environment. US GAAP and Statutory & Tax basic knowledge including any audit support experience. Clear thinker/communicator and comfortable making proposals and decisions.

Strong understanding of accounting requirements within the energy or industrial sector, with experience in consolidated financial statements and legal entity reporting. Familiarity with international transfer pricing methodologies TNMM and tax concepts, including WHT considerations. Experience utilizing enterprise-level financial and project management systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP). Strong attention to detail & improvement mindset. Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and senior stakeholders across a global organization.