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Job Description

This Global Controller Position is an opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a dynamic business with high visibility and growth ambitions.

Spark Networks SE is a global dating company with an ever-growing portfolio of premium and freemium apps. Zoosk, our biggest brand, welcomes 40 million singles to its platform and is available in 80+ countries and translated into 25 languages. Our other brands focus on age or religious beliefs like Silver Singles for the over 50s, and Christian Mingle and Jdate for Christian and Jewish communities.

This isnt just about helping our millions of users find love it also extends to how we treat each other. The proof? Every year we run an Employee Satisfaction Survey, and over 90% of employees say that Spark Networks has a great working atmosphere. We know that strong innovation comes from diverse ideas, and one of our greatest assets is that we have around 300 employees representing over 50 nationalities, from New Zealand to America and everywhere in between. When we hire, we look for proactive doers, clear communicators, results-focused achievers, entrepreneurial thinkers, and active team players.

Spark is currently seeking a Global Corporate Controller to lead our Accounting organization. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will provide financial leadership and mentoring while coordinating and overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial operations including accounting, treasury, FP&A, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working for and leading/building best-in-class global and distributed accounting teams in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to leading the Companys overall accounting operations, the Global Corporate Controller will partner closely with other senior leaders and teams across the organization to identify and implement operational improvements in order to streamline the Companys financial operations, with a focus on increasing visibility, accuracy, speed and efficiency by leveraging technology to drive automation to support scaling for long-term growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Companys global accounting, treasury, tax and financial reporting functions, including operational accounting and technical accounting responsibilities.
• Oversee and own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statement close process (FSCP), including the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, standard reporting and key metrics.
• Develop and implement global, consistent and best-in-class accounting policies, operating procedures, internal controls, and financial systems infrastructure to support business growth, partnering effectively with cross-functional teams to identify and implement operational improvements.
• Continuously look for opportunities to optimize and automate key accounting processes to streamline operations, reduce risks and drive a faster financial close.
• Own relationships with external auditors and accounting/tax services providers.
• Oversee and assure international statutory reporting, audits and compliance requirements.
• Effectively lead, coach and develop talent within the organization, providing opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Oversee and manage all global financial operations and accounting activities for the organization
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality financial operations across the organization
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to financial systems, processes, and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Interface with company leadership, corporate departments, outside service providers and vendors in support of corporate goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Global entity exposure with knowledge of international accounting concepts
• Masters degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA required
• 6+ years progressive experience in an accounting/finance
• Preferred Industry Exposure: Public Accounting (Big 4 or next level tier) and Technology
• Proven experience in working in an international, complex and fast moving environment
• Competent with multi-company and multi-currency accounting
• Experience preparing and reviewing US GAAP compliant financial statements
• Proficiency with Elite or Elite 3E a plus
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Driven to achieve targets and deliverables, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance Plan
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• FSA, DCA, and Commuter Benefit Plans
• 14 Company Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual
• Sick Accrual

Spark Networks is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees. Any hiring decision is based on qualifications, skills, abilities, and the specific needs of Spark Networks with regard to a given position.

See why Spark Networks employees love where they work: check out our Glassdoor reviews!