Senior Controller

Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. The Senior Controller provides enterprise-level leadership over global accounting operations, ensuring the integrity, scalability, and compliance of financial reporting across all entities. This role owns complex accounting matters, drives accounting policy and control frameworks, and serves as a strategic partner to executive finance leadership. The Senior Controller ensures the organization is audit-ready, supports business growth and expansion, and leads high-impact initiatives that strengthen financial governance and operational excellence. Responsibilities Own and govern all global accounting activities across multi-entity, multi-country operations, ensuring consistent application of accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal policies. Serve as the subject-matter expert for complex accounting areas, including inventory, leases (ASC 842), revenue recognition, and intercompany transactions. Provide technical accounting guidance and review for significant or non-routine transactions, new business models, and market expansions. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of consolidated financial statements and statutory reporting. Design, implement, and continuously enhance global accounting policies, internal controls, and financial governance frameworks. Lead organization-wide initiatives to strengthen balance sheet integrity, with particular focus on inventory, leases, VAT, and intercompany reconciliations. Oversee global compliance reporting, including VAT, CIT, payroll-related taxes, and statutory obligations, in partnership with Tax and local finance teams. Act as the senior point of contact for external auditors, regulators, and advisors, managing complex audits and ensuring timely resolution of findings. Proactively assess regulatory and accounting changes, driving adoption and compliance across the organization. Lead high-impact accounting and finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations (e.g., NetSuite), process automation, and system optimization. Drive continuous improvement of close processes, reporting cycles, and data quality to support scalability and speed. Sponsor and oversee cross-functional projects spanning Accounting, AP, Payroll, Procurement, and Business Control. Provide functional leadership and mentorship to Controllers, Finance Managers, and senior accounting professionals across regions. Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and executive leadership to support strategic decisions, M&A activities, and long-term growth initiatives. Influence financial strategy through expert insight, risk assessment, and governance leadership, without direct ownership of corporate finance strategy. Desired skills and competencies Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred. 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controllership roles within complex, multinational environments. Deep expertise in GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, audit management, and technical accounting matters. Proven experience leading enterprise-level accounting initiatives and large-scale system implementations (NetSuite or similar ERP highly desirable). Strong understanding of global tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills. Ability to operate independently with broad accountability and limited oversight. Excellent communication and stakeholder-influencing skills at executive and cross-functional levels. Highly organized, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Total Rewards Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission. Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion. Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location. We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it. Some things you'll enjoy Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG At Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @ deel.com and other acquired company emails like @ payspace.com and @ paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page. 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