Controller (Remote)

Country Controller (Interim/Autonomo – 6 Months)

Location : Fully Remote in Spain (other locations considered)

Reporting to : European Controller

Scope : Spain & United Kingdom

Client : Fortune 500 company

Start : Immediate

The Opportunity

Working for a Fortune 500, you will drive real business impact across Spain and the UK while having direct access to a broader European and global finance world-class organization.

This is a mission for a senior accounting professional who is fully operational from day one, able to navigate a multinational environment, and confident managing month -end close , VAT topics, CAPEX, statutory and GAAP -related requirements, and Shared Services Center coordination.

What You Will Do

• Drive the Spain & UK month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with tight deadlines and strong accuracy.

• Lead local statutory and regulatory compliance across Spanish GAAP and US GAAP/IFRS frameworks.

• Perform and review general ledger activities, ensuring correct postings, reconciliations, variance analysis, and alignment with internal controls.

• Coordinate with the Shared Services Center to ensure correct postings, reconciliations, and accuracy along with issue resolution.

• Assist in statutory accounts preparation and support the collection of data for tax filings (including VAT).

• Serve as primary contact for the European controller and other internal stakeholders.

• Guarantee compliance with internal processes, accounting policies, and financial controls.

What You Bring

• Proven expertise in Spanish GAAP, and US GAAP or IFRS .

• Big 4 experience – highly preferred.

• Experience in Real Estate or Data Center environments — strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s + Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar (recognized qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA are an advantage).

• Strong hands-on accounting experience , able to roll up your sleeves and perform autonomously.

• Proven success with timely month-end close reporting in a multinational context .

• Background working with Shared Services Centers (SSC).

• Hands-on experience with tax and VAT data collection .

• Strong skills in timing, prioritization, and managing CAPEX.

• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Why This Role

Be part of an ever-evolving global organization committed to transformation and continuous improvement.

Work within a truly international network of 20,000+ co-workers across 50+ countries.

High-visibility role with real influence—without being limited to traditional accounting boundaries.

Flexible, remote-based structure with European leadership exposure.

Contract Duration : 6 months (with potential for extension based on business needs)

If you thrive in globally connected, high-impact roles and enjoy operating at the intersection of compliance, operations, and transformation, this is your moment.