Interim Finance & Payroll Controller (US GAAP)

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance & Payroll Controller (US GAAP) to join a global finance team supporting operations across the UK & Ireland, Europe, Middle East and APAC. This is a hands-on technical accounting role requiring an individual with proven experience operating within a complex multinational environment.

The is FULLY REMOTE until January 2027 - You MUST be Immediately Available!

The successful candidate will take ownership of payroll accounting across 13 legal entities, ensuring accurate month-end reporting, robust balance sheet control and audit-ready reconciliations. You will play a key role in managing payroll, compensation accounting, employee accruals, lease accounting, fixed assets and associated financial controls, all prepared and maintained in accordance with US GAAP.

This role would suit an experienced interim finance professional who is comfortable working autonomously within a fully remote, international business environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll & Compensation Accounting*

• Own payroll accounting processes across 13 legal entities spanning the UK & Ireland, Europe, Middle East and APAC.
• Prepare and post payroll journals covering bi-weekly, semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll runs.
• Reconcile payroll clearing accounts, accrued payroll taxes and employee benefit liabilities.
• Prepare and review accounting entries relating to compensation and equity-based payments.
• Create and prepare payroll and compensation journals derived from G2N share certificate reporting.
• Ensure payroll-related balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported on a monthly basis.

Employee Accruals & Compensation

• Prepare and maintain monthly bonus accrual calculations and reconciliations.
• Manage employee leave (vacation) accrual accounting across multiple entities.
• Support month-end close activities relating to employee compensation and benefits.
• Partner with payroll providers and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and queries.

Travel & Expense Accounting

• Manage accounting and reconciliations relating to employee expenses and corporate card programmes.
• Prepare monthly journals and reconciliations across:
• Navan
• American Express (AMEX)
• Brex
• Reconcile associated payable balances and investigate outstanding items.

Lease & Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain and update lease schedules in accordance with US GAAP requirements.
• Prepare and post monthly lease accounting journals, including:
• Amortisation
• Rent expense recognition
• Current and non-current lease liability reclassifications
• Support fixed asset accounting, depreciation calculations and reconciliations.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

Financial Control & Balance Sheet Integrity

• Prepare high-quality balance sheet reconciliations within Oracle Fusion.
• Ensure all reconciliations are completed to a standard suitable for management review and external audit sign-off.
• Investigate, resolve and clear reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Ensure all accounting activities within remit comply with US GAAP requirements and internal control standards.

Banking & Cash Management

• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple legal entities and currencies.
• Investigate and resolve variances and unreconciled transactions.
• Support treasury and cash reporting activities where required.

Audit Support

• Prepare audit-ready schedules and supporting documentation.
• Respond to auditor requests relating to payroll, compensation, leases, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit processes across all areas of responsibility.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates