Director of Accounting & Controlling

IrelandRemote

Responsibilities

Lead the Accounting & Controlling function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions
Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and strong balance sheet integrity
Strengthen our internal control environment and ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory
Oversee revenue recognition policies and processes across our subscription and usage-based business models
Lead our indirect tax strategy and compliance (VAT/GST, digital services taxes, and related obligations), partnering with external advisors where appropriate
Oversee transfer pricing frameworks, intercompany accounting, and cross-border financial operations
Lead external audits and statutory reporting processes, ensuring smooth execution and strong stakeholder relationships
Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process redesign, automation, ERP optimization, and scalability improvements
Build internal accounting capabilities while reducing dependency on external advisors where appropriate
Track record of leading finance transformation, automation, or systems implementation projects •

experience leading accounting and controlling functions within a high-growth technology or SaaS environment •
Experience managing and developing accounting teams in a fast-paced, international business
Strong technical accounting expertise with deep knowledge of IFRS Proven
experience managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction accounting environments
Strong understanding of revenue recognition, particularly for subscription and usage-based business models •
Experience overseeing indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management, and audit processes •
Experience partnering with executive stakeholders and influencing cross-functional decisions
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business
experience driving operational excellence and finance transformation Extra awesome: •
Experience leading accounting in a global B2B SaaS company •
Experience with international expansion, entity setup, and cross-border compliance
Strong knowledge of transfer pricing and international tax structures
Big 4 background or equivalent public accounting experience •
Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
Experience preparing an organization for rapid international growth, acquisitions, or IPO readiness

Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder.
We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy.
Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. About the Team
You'll join a small but high-impact Accounting & Controlling team at a pivotal moment in Typeform's journey.
As we've grown into a global SaaS business, our finance function is evolving to support greater scale, complexity, and ambition.
We're investing in stronger financial controls, more sophisticated accounting operations, and systems that will enable our next stage of growth.
You'll partner closely with the VP of Accounting & Controlling, serving as their strategic deputy and helping lead both the day-to-day function and the longer-term evolution of our accounting organization.
Together, you'll build a world-class finance operation that is scalable, resilient, and ready for what's next. About the Role
As Director of Accounting & Controlling, you'll lead the operational accounting function while helping shape the future of finance at Typeform.
Reporting to the VP of Accounting & Controlling, you'll own the integrity of our global accounting operations, oversee a growing team, and drive initiatives that strengthen financial controls, improve efficiency, and support international growth.