Director, EMEA Controller

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About the Team + Role:

Bitstamp by Robinhood is seeking a Director, EMEA Controller to lead accounting operations across the EMEA region. Based in our Luxembourg office, this role will report to the Global Controller and will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, statutory compliance, and the month-end close process for EMEA legal entities.

You’ll play a key leadership role in scaling Robinhood’s international accounting function, helping drive finance transformation and operational excellence across the region. You’ll partner closely with global and regional teams in Finance, Legal, Tax, Product, and Engineering to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting, while also building and mentoring a high-performing regional team.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the accounting close process for all EMEA entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local statutory requirements and US GAAP.
• Oversee financial reporting, including preparation of statutory financial statements and coordination with external auditors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Hire, develop, and manage a growing EMEA accounting team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key partner to the Global Controller and cross-functional stakeholders on finance transformation efforts, including process improvements, system implementations, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product and Business teams to assess accounting implications of new product launches or business changes in EMEA markets.
• Support M&A integration activities within the region, including accounting policy alignment, systems onboarding, opening balance sheet validation and integration.
• Partner with Technical Accounting, Tax, and Legal teams to ensure proper treatment and documentation of complex transactions.
• Drive implementation of scalable processes, controls, and reporting tools that meet the needs of a growing international business.
• Review local tax documentation (e.g. VAT/GST) and filings across EMEA and collaborate with the global tax team to support accurate and timely local tax and U.S. group tax reporting and compliance.
• Ensure successful completion of external audits and support SOX and internal control requirements as applicable.
• Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, training and success in the accounting organization.

What you bring:

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience leading accounting functions across EMEA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) required.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams across multiple geographies.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements across key EMEA jurisdictions.
• Strong experience on internal controls and tax (e.g., VAT/GST).
• Strong understanding of internal controls, operational processes, and accounting system architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives involving cross-functional collaboration, systems integration, and process transformation.
• Experience supporting M&A integrations, implementing finance systems, and scaling operations in a high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and partner across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

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