We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Team Leader to join us at Kantar XTEL, a leading global revenue management solutions provider for consumer goods companies (CPG). In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Accounting Team. Your mission As Accounting Team Leader, you will closely work with the rest of the Finance department, and you will report directly to our Finance Director. We’re dedicated to find someone who is accurate, not afraid to take on challenges and interested in leading and developing his/her team members. Your day-to-day will also consist of mainly these topics: Bring our accounting and treasury structures to the next level: - You will ensure the operational excellence of the day-to-day accounting and compliance with accounting regulations according to IAS/IFRS and local GAAP - You will drive the establishment, further development and standardization of accounting processes including compliance and risk management - You will manage treasury and working capital Be a role model for your team and lead them to excellence: - You will manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure that there is adequate backup in place for every critical operation - You will provide leadership and professional development to members of the team - You will be involved in cross-functional specific projects (e.g. implementation of a new ERP system) - You will prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for Italy and abroad (ES, USA, BE, GB, FR, CH) in accordance with local-GAAP and the accounting team - You will be responsible for consolidation of group accounts - You will actively participate in ongoing financial accounting (debtors, accounts payable, bank, cash register, payment runs, advance sales tax returns, summary reports) - You will optimize financial systems and taxation of the Group (e.g. intercompany revenue/cost attribution) - You will manage strategic financial activities (e.g. cash flow forecasts, bank partnerships, debt management, investors/board reporting) Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related fields with strong academic background - Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience preferably in a SaaS sector and fast growing environment - Strong time-management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines - Resilience and passion working in a fast-paced environment - Experience in leading a team & passion for leadership. You are a communicative leader who knows how to motivate and engage your team - Excellent written and verbal English and Italian skills - Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels in the organization to achieve results - Sound knowledge of IAS/IFRS and US-GAAP - Excellent knowledge of excel (vlookup and sumifs functions, index/match and pivot tables) - Experience in dealing with external consultants/auditors - Experience in ERP implementation will be an advantage What you will get: As a Senior Financial Controller you can count on: - A competitive salary base, depending on your level of education and work experience incl. a performance bonus - Restaurant tickets for every working day - 1 vacation day for your birthday - A truly hybrid way of working (you have 12 or 17-days of working from home based on your distance from the office and you decide when you want to work from home and when from the office) - An innovative and international work environment - All the room your ambition needs and to further develop your skills we facilitate training to help you to fulfill your career potential. - Fresh free fruits every Monday - Company events