Regional Controller, EMEA

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Prophix is a fast-growing global leader in financial performance management. Ambitious finance teams use Prophix One, our Financial Performance Platform, to improve the speed and accuracy of their decision-making with a harmonized user experience, stepping confidently into the next generation of finance.

Headquartered in Etobicoke, Ontario with offices in 16 cities, we work with a global network of partners across North America, South America, the UK, Europe, and Asia to serve thousands of finance leaders across nearly one hundred countries. Learn more about our offices here.

Reporting to the Global Corporate Controller, the Regional Controller – EMEA will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls and operational excellence across the region.  You will lead a team of accountants driving consistency and excellence in financial reporting across geographic regions.  Additionally, you will be the primary liaison with external regional auditors and lead all audit and tax-related activities for all legal entities.

This role is ideal for a hands-on, strategic finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and is passionate about building scalable, technology-enabled finance operations that support growth, efficiency, and compliance.

What You Will Do

• Direct the Company's day-to-day accounting operations across the EMEA region, including execution of operational accounting policy, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, revenue recognition, and other accounting activities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and reporting processes including detailed analysis and reconciliation of all general ledger accounts and preparation of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and local statutory accounting and tax requirements, including VAT and other regional filings.
• Manage external audit and tax engagements for all EMEA entities; ensure timely completion with zero significant findings.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives that enhance accuracy, scalability, and reporting speed.
• Collaborate with global teams to drive consistency in accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Support strategic projects, including M&A integration, system enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives.

What You Will Bring

To succeed in this role, you will need a combination of experience, technology skills, personal qualities, and education.

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
•  5+ years of experience leading multi-entity, multi-currency accounting operations.
•  Proven leadership experience in managing a distributed accounting team and building high-performing collaborative cultures.
•  Hands-on experience with cloud-based ERP systems
•  Advanced proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
•  Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in French or Dutch is a strong asset.
•  Must be legally entitled to work in the country where the role is located. Must be able to travel to the United States, Canada and/or internationally, and have a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience in SaaS or technology industry preferred.
•  Knowledge of Belgian GAAP and tax reporting requirements is an asset.
•  Experience with transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.

 Why join?

A solid foundation - and a bright future

Prophix has been a pioneer in finance technology for 35 years and counting. And to further our mission and vision, we're proud to work with our investors, Hg Capital, to grow our business and expand our market share.

Community, culture, and purpose

Phixers (the extraordinary team at Prophix) pursue excellence by creating wins for all, driving continuous innovation, and building purposeful solutions for our customers and partners.

We reward hard work, but we also know that life outside of work is vital. That's why we provide highly competitive compensation, vacation, and benefits packages, and encourage you to get involved in our many charitable, sports, or knowledge clubs and seasonal celebrations.

Through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, we aim to create a lasting impact on the global community with meaningful programs and initiatives. Participate in fundraising activities and get paid to volunteer for causes that matter to you. Our CSR committee also collaborates with local and international charities to donate $50,000 to deserving projects each quarter we meet our profit goals.

Learn more about us on our Careers Page

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Prophix promotes a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. If you feel like you are a great fit for this role, please apply. While we can't guarantee an interview, we will consider the full breadth of your experience and background.

At Prophix, we are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free. Please advise our Recruitment team if you require reasonable accommodation during the interview and assessment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs.