TL;DR
Director, EMEA Controller (Fintech): Overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and statutory compliance across EMEA legal entities with an accent on financial transformation and scaling international accounting functions. Focus on leading cross-functional integration, optimizing internal controls, and mentoring a high-performing regional finance team.
Location: Must be based in or able to work from the Luxembourg office
Company
Robinhood is a mission-driven company democratizing finance for all by building the future of financial markets.
What you will do
- Lead the accounting close process for all EMEA entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and US GAAP.
- Oversee regional financial reporting and coordinate with external auditors across multiple jurisdictions.
- Hire, develop, and manage a growing EMEA accounting team to foster ownership and operational excellence.
- Partner with global teams on finance transformation, including process improvements, system implementations, and automation.
- Assess accounting implications of new product launches and business changes within the EMEA market.
- Support M&A integration activities, including policy alignment, systems onboarding, and opening balance sheet validation.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant leadership in EMEA.
- Recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) required.
- Deep knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and local statutory reporting requirements.
- Strong experience in internal controls and tax compliance (e.g., VAT/GST).
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams across multiple geographies and lead complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Must be able to work from the office in Luxembourg.
Culture & Benefits
- Focus on democratizing finance and scaling global financial infrastructure.
- Opportunity to lead finance transformation and M&A integration projects.
- Support for professional development and mentorship within a high-growth fintech environment.
- Access to total rewards and benefits packages tailored to the region of employment.
