Financial Controller

Salary Competitive
Equity To be negotiated

Description

Are you ready to strengthen the finance function in a high growth SaaS business that is redefining video content creation? Do you thrive in an ambitious and rapidly changing environment?

Synthesia is the leader in synthetic media. Our vision is to build the first fully programmable video generation platform and help everyone transform non-video content into video. We are backed by some of the world’s leading VC investors such as Mark Cuban and FirstMark Capital and work with clients such as David Beckham, Lionel Messi, BBC, EY, Facebook, McDonalds and Amazon.

We are growing rapidly and are in Copenhagen looking for a Financial Controller that is motivated to help develop a best-in-class finance function.


About the position

Together with the CFO and Head of Finance you will play a vital role in the strengthening and future development of the finance department. You will primarily take ownership of the accounting function but will be included in projects across the organization.

You will primarily be working with the execution and optimisation of:

  • Day to day bookkeeping to ensure accurate accounts.

  • Account receivable overview and follow up process.

  • Timely close of monthly accounts.

  • Coordination and preparation of annual reports across all entities.

  • Preparation and reporting of financial metrics to key stakeholders.

  • Ensuring compliance with VAT and company tax.

  • Take lead on ad hoc finance and accounting projects which could include implementation of new systems or procedures.


Requirements

We are looking for candidates who fit the majority of the points below:

  • You have 1+ years of experience as a financial controller, accountant or similar.

  • You have a relevant degree in Economics or Finance.

  • You have a strong understanding of accounting and bookkeeping processes.

  • You are used to work with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

  • You are fluent in English (Danish is not a requirement).

  • You have a go-do attitude and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.

  • You posses strong analytical skills and have an attention to detail.

  • You get excited by working and developing in a high growth company where you play a vital role in developing a best-in-class finance function.

No candidates are alike and the above are indications of the traits we are looking for. Do not hesitate to apply if you can demonstrate the right attitude combined with the core skillset.


Benefits

In addition to being a part of a great young team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:

  • Office in Kødbyen, Copenhagen.

  • Competitive salary package.

  • Performance based bonus and stock options.

  • Opportunity to progress and develop your career within the Finance function.

  • Annual company retreat.

We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible and will host interviews on an ongoing basis.

🚀 We are still a small team of ~40 people. Join the rocketship while it's taking off!

For more information or questions please contact us at nikolaj@synthesia.io

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

New tech gear
New tech gear

Paid holiday
Paid holiday

Skill development
Skill development

Equity package
Equity package

Near public transit
Near public transit

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Working at
Synthesia

In a nutshell: we're building a video production studio - in browser. Here's our story 👇 Synthesia is the global leader in synthetic media. Our vision is to build the first fully programmable video generation platform and help everyone transform non-video content into video. Synthesia is already working with some of the world’s biggest companies and celebrities such as David Beckham, BBC, EY, McDonalds and WPP. Our investors include some of the biggest names in the business: Marc Cuban, Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Seedcamp, LDV Capital, MMC Capital and more.

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