Vivino is hiring a Financial Controller in Copenhagen. Lead technical accounting, optimize processes, and be key to our continued global success. If you are a detail-oriented Financial Controller with Danish accounting expertise, please keep reading! Collaborate with international teams and become our go-to expert for monthly close, audits, and compliance.

Guide Vivino with technical experience in US GAAP, IFRS, and Danish accounting standards
As Vivino's Financial Controller, you will be at the heart of our financial operations in Copenhagen, serving as the technical accounting and reporting lead. You will take charge of and report on the monthly close, meticulously ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial results following both US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), all while maintaining a robust control environment. A significant part of your role will involve preparing technical memos and accounting procedures, especially concerning complex areas like ASC 842 (Leases) and Capitalized Software, along with other specific US GAAP requirements.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for the following:

• Leading annual audits: You will lead the yearly consolidated audit and various local statutory audits, fostering an excellent and positive working relationship with our external auditors
• Driving efficiency and compliance: You'll evaluate our current processes and tools, which are instrumental in driving efficiencies, automation, and value-added enhancements, including supporting several global teams. This also extends to partnering with global and local consultants to report all tax and compliance-related matters accurately
• Ensuring financial integrity: You'll review intercompany accounts, diligently researching and resolving discrepancies. Additionally, you'll be vital in reviewing new contracts and transactions for potential accounting issues, meticulously documenting your findings
• Owning financial documentation: You'll assist in creating and maintaining our transfer pricing application and documentation, and take ownership of documenting and maintaining internal accounting policies

Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
While we prefer not to confine anyone within rigid categories, we believe you will thrive and succeed in this position if you can effectively showcase your experience or aptitude in the various aspects outlined below.

We seek a Financial Controller with a proven track record and a sharp financial mind. You possess a strong foundation in accounting principles, demonstrated by your understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS. You also have the ability to research and interpret complex accounting guidance and meticulously review new contracts for potential accounting issues. Given your responsibility for leading local statutory audits and ensuring local tax compliance, your significant experience with Danish company accounting practices and local accounting standards is essential.

Your dedication and focus will reflect a conscientious work ethic. You will manage the monthly close and lead audits with a detail-oriented approach and strong organizational skills, reflecting excellent prioritization and a keen sense of urgency in maintaining a robust control environment. The drive to continuously improve will be evident as you leverage strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills to evaluate current processes and tools, driving efficiencies, automation, and value-added enhancements.

As a sociable and collaborative team member, your ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing circumstances in our fast-paced environment will be key. You thrive in partnering with various stakeholders, as your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to effectively interact with management at all levels and foster strong relationships with business partners. While not strictly required, experience working at an audit firm would be a significant advantage, providing valuable insights into our audit processes.

Working at Vivino
Working at Vivino is challenging, fun, and rewarding. We have an incredible, multicultural, and international work culture where we take care of and look out for each other. We appreciate new ideas and encourage everyone to bring them to the table. We are not afraid to make mistakes as long as we take ownership, learn from them, and support one another in continually improving. We have a lot of fun at our weekly Friday bar, and Copenhagen's social committee hosts regular events.

Who are we?
TRUSTED BY MILLIONS TO DISCOVER AND BUY THE RIGHT WINE EVERY TIME

Vivino is the world's largest online wine marketplace and most downloaded wine app, powered by a community of millions. Vivino's unique wine shopping experience leverages community data to suggest personalized wine recommendations for each user. In addition to making wine discovery fun and effortless, Vivino is the best place for wine drinkers to buy wine. The Vivino app is available for download on Android and iOS devices.

We are a fast-paced, growing team with offices in San Francisco, California, and Copenhagen, Denmark. We also have teams worldwide in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Ireland, Australia, and Hong Kong.

Our team is passionate about our core purpose - to empower people everywhere to enjoy wine to the fullest. We do that every day by building technology and leveraging data that puts the power back in the hands of the consumer. We do not see wine as a commodity but as an offering of a cultural experience that was once out of reach for many but is now open to everyone.

Our five core values are:

• Always Strive for Better
• Work Together
• Earn and Offer Trust
• Be Approachable
• Lead with Data

Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Vivino is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

 
Application deadline: July 20, 2025