Group Controller, Head of Accounting & Systems Temporary

Devoted Studios is a production management company for external development in the video games industry. With a mission to create equal opportunity for all talent globally to work on the games of their dreams, Devoted Studios aims to decentralize game development.

We are seeking a senior finance leader and the internal product owner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Your dual mandate is to:

1. Own the full global IFRS accounting, global tax, project‑cost, and management‑reporting cycle for a fast‑growing technology services business.
2. Co‑lead the roll‑out, configuration, and continuous improvement of Dynamics 365 BC, ensuring every finance‑relevant module is implemented, integrated, supported by the proper documentation, and used to best‑practice standards by the internal team.

You will build and coach a finance & accounting team (up to 5 people) and collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Delivery, HR, and IT.

📍 Location: The vacancy is 100% remote in Europe!
💬 Language: This role requires excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes under US GAAP
• Maintain chart of accounts, general ledger structure, and all core financial controls
• Oversee financial reporting, revenue recognition (IFRS 15), project costing, and WIP calculations
• Manage consolidated group financial statements and reporting processes

2. Cash, Treasury, and Working Capital

• Manage daily bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and payment approvals
• Supervise A/R and A/P processes, aged receivables/payables, and credit risk policies
• Own order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes, including sales/purchase journal setup and compliance (e.g., 1099)

3. Payroll, Employee Cost & Tax Compliance

• Oversee global payroll processing and journal integration (in-house or vendor-managed)
• Manage compliance with statutory filings (T4, W-2, 1099, etc.)
• Partner with Head of Legal and local providers on tax returns, VAT, sales tax, CFC reporting, and transfer pricing

4. Systems, Automation & BI

• Serve as functional lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation and financial systems governance
• Drive automation of core accounting processes: revenue, payroll, project costing, month-end close, and internal controls
• Build Power BI dashboards for finance, labor cost, KPIs, and management reporting

5. Intercompany & Consolidation

• Manage intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidation workflows
• Implement intercompany journals, chart of accounts, and G/L entries in Dynamics

6. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over payroll, revenue, payments, and financial closing
• Maintain audit trails, change logs, and compliance documentation for financial audits and tax inspections

7. Strategic & Operational Management

• Lead and optimize all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, variance tracking, and monthly performance reviews
• Co-manage global accounting, payroll, and tax providers with the Head of Legal
• Support external audit, tax return prep, and compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions

8. Leadership & People Management

• Hire, train, and lead a team of accountants and analysts
• Champion a culture of financial discipline, accuracy, and process improvement

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, or related financial roles
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting under IFRS
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Proven track record with month-end close processes and external audits
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including complex formula modeling
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications

• ACCA certification
• Experience automating accounting and reporting processes in Business Central
• Familiarity with international tax compliance, transfer pricing, and corporate law fundamentals
• Strong project management experience, especially in scaling finance operations
• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth company environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• Strong and enthusiastic team – you will have the opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and professional self-development.
• Direct collaboration with the Finance Director.
• Interesting and challenging tasks – solve diverse and challenging issues of a growing organization.
• Convenient working conditions – remote work and flexible hours
• А chance to work in a highly professional and dynamic team working in an International Game Production company, attractive remuneration package, and opportunities to develop professionally.

This is a remote, full-time contractor position

We are an equal opportunity company and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contract without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.