What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Controller North America position at Wise?
Job Description
We’re looking for a Regional Controller - North America to join our finance team in Austin, Texas!
Austin is our newest location in the US and it’s expanding rapidly! If you’ve got Financial Services experience dealing with financial controls, audit and advisory, and working with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally, and an interest in working at one of the fastest growing FinTech companies, read on!
You’ll receive a competitive package including a salary range starting at $125,000 annually, based on experience Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) in a profitable company best in class benefits!
Qualifications : Qualifications
As Wise continues to grow, we need to grow our finance capabilities to :
Help pilot the rocket ship. Controller capabilities are essential to steer the ship in the right direction, ensuring we comply with accounting, regulatory and tax requirements
Work with the Americas Regional Finance Lead, as well as other Regional Controllers and the Reporting & Tax teams to ensure financial compliance, including controlling local audits, outsource firms, and financial regulatory relationships
Be the regional Expansion, Banking, Compliance, Product, & People Team’s main point of contact in finance to ensure that all new entities, products, legislation, etc. are understood and finance is prepared for all changes, ensuring that the customer product is understood and optimised for growth
Work with finance teams (Finance Product team and Group Accounting) to ensure systems, controls, and processes are prepared for regional requirements, with clear definitions and change management
Review monthly and quarterly financials to ensure all accuracy of your entities
A bit about you :
Significant experience in either financial controlling, financial audit, financial advisory, or management accounting is required
Experience in Banking, FinTech, or financial services
Thorough knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS and mature financial controls for US / Canadian entities, and a strong understanding of accounting principles
You get finance and accounting terminology and have the ability to understand the importance of tax and regulatory rules & frameworks
Have an ability to move beyond Excel and dig into raw data
You feel passionate about implementing your skills and knowledge in creation and improvement of controls framework and internal processes
Comfortable managing a complex stakeholder group internally and externally to the organisation on a regular basis, submitting reports, clarifying requirements, etc.
You are able to work with multiple teams within and outside of finance as well as internationally on projects or ad hoc requests as required, with flexibility and a can do attitude
Self-starter that’s ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done
Great at organising your own work schedule with little or no guidance (you’ll get a lot of support but soon you’ll be the expert here)
You are humble, comfortable operating with a high level of uncertainty, can act independently, be decisive and take responsibility
You are open to self-development, willing to gain experience, improve your skills, and keen to learn new tricks
You are detail oriented, with ability to deliver and communicate complex areas on time and succinctly
Must already be legally authorized to work in the US, we cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role
This is NOT a remote role, this is a hybrid role based in Austin, Texas
Additional Information
Key Benefits :
Salary range starting at $125,000 annually, based on experience
RSU's in a rapidly growing company
Hybrid working – up to 3 days / week working from home, the other 2 days in the office
Wisers can work remotely for 90 days a year. By ‘remote’ we don’t just mean from home, but from wherever in the world you choose to
An annual self-development budget
Medical, dental, & vision insurance – including HSA and FSA options
Company-paid : Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, and an EAP program
Pet friendly offices
25 days PTO, 15 sick days, 11 holidays, 5 compassionate leave days, 3 paid “Me” days and a paid volunteer day, annually
A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years
18-weeks of paid parental leave, after a year with us
401k with up to a 4% employer match
Here’s more info on our benefits in Austin
We’re people without borders — without judgment or prejudice, too. We want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So if you’re passionate about learning new things and keen to join our mission, you’ll fit right in.
And because we believe that diverse teams build better products, we’d especially love to hear from you if you’re from an under-represented demographic.
For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.
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Salary : $125,000
