Controller (Temporary)

Job Description
About us
HiBob helps modern, mid-size businesses transform the way they manage people, giving HR and managers all they need to connect, engage, develop, and retain top talent. Since 2015, we've achieved consecutive triple-digit year-over-year growth, all backed by our amazing team of Bobbers from across the globe, making us the choice HRIS of over 5,000 midsize and multinational companies and over 1 million users.
Our HR platform is intuitive, data-driven, and built for the way people work today: globally, remotely, and collaboratively.
About the Role
We are expanding our Corporate Accounting team with a maternity leave cover role to support HiBob's continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment and make a meaningful impact on our global operations.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to join our Corporate Accounting team. You are not only an expert in accounting principles and practices, but also a true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, growing company.
Job Requirements

• CPA with Big 4 experience (required).
• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a multi-national company.
• Tech industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent English - a must
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Go-getter approach, experienced in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, helping ensure timely and accurate results.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective accounting policies and internal controls.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for reporting and consolidation.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements under UK and US GAAP.
• Work with teams across finance, legal, HR, and operations to ensure accurate and complete financial data.
• Support external audits and reviews by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Assist with audits, including coordination with external auditors as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in accounting processes and systems to support growth

Benefits
Join our village
HiBob is a village filled with amazing people and we're especially proud of that. It's a place where Bobbers can be themselves. We're about fun, dreams, hopes and ambition, just as much as we are about precision, growth, and top performance. Becoming a Bobber means you'll receive competitive compensation, benefits, and pre-IPO equity alongside all of this:

• We have a flexible hybrid working model
• Work from home allowance- to get your home office set up!
• Payment for sick leave from the first day
• 2 Social Impact days per year for volunteering
• Annual Headspace subscription and wellness benefits
• 10 bis or cibus/wolt- you get to pick!
• Transportation allowance
• Dog-friendly
• Fun company and team social events (locally and virtually with our global teams)
• Bob balance days - 4 additional days within a calendar year - Enjoy a company-wide long weekend at the beginning of each quarter

If this sounds like something you've been looking for, we'd love to have you. Come on, join our village!