Head of Financial Controlling

Founded in Singapore in 2013, Castlery is a digital-first furniture lifestyle brand delivering to 54 metropolitan areas across the United States, Australia and Singapore. Our mission is to create quality and beautiful furniture pieces and empower every customer to create an inspiring space. A space in which they can thrive and be their best self.

With our international markets now contributing close to 80% of our group revenues, we are entering a phase of hypergrowth as we seek to firmly establish Castlery as the customers’ furniture lifestyle brand of choice. We are looking for creative and ambitious talents to join our team on this journey.

As a digital-first tech start-up, we are driven by curiosity and move on insightful data to steer our decisions. We lead with a growth mindset and the belief that the combination of each individual’s passions and skills carry the company upward and forward. At Castlery, it’s where all ideas are listened to, and brainstorming means that job titles get left at the door. This is where self-starters can really make their mark, thriving and evolving as they go.

If making an impact gives you a reason to roll out of bed in the mornings, come join us

We are looking for a hands-on and action-oriented self-starter to join us as our Head of Financial Controlling to manage the entire financial operations of the Group. Responsibilities include financial controlling, treasury, and tax for the group of companies.

**Financial Accounting and Reporting**
- Perform month end/year end close activities and analysis including consolidation and tax & statutory reporting, ensuring the overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance of the financial information
- Hands-on experience with daily financial accounting operations (not limited to monthly closing, handling bank payments and transaction etc)
- Produce and develop month-end board level reporting, analytical reviews, and other reporting required by stakeholders.
- Oversee the closing and audit for the Group, with holding and subsidiaries located in multiple countries, and ensure all the financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
- Drive tech development to improve efficiency and adapt to fast-growing business needs
- Lead and work closely with stakeholders to identify process improvement and gaps; Design the right process with good control which is scalable.

**Taxation strategy, planning and compliance**
- Drive tax optimization initiatives and ensuring tax compliance matters for the Group
- Perform transfer pricing study and propose the optimal structure for the intercompany transactions; Ensure compliance on transfer pricing documentation and agreement to be put in place.
- Drive and coordinate all key treasury processes including cashflow planning and forecasting by establishing treasury frameworks, monitoring and improving efficiency in cash management.
- Explore and build banking relationship with a new Global bank that able to support the growth of the Group.
- Lead the integration of newly acquired subsidiary; streamline process and use of ERP system.
- Coordinate and liaise with external parties like external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretary, local tax, and government authorities where required.

**Leadership**
- Lead, manage and continue growing the team to keep up with the growth of the business and accounting requirement
- Play a lead role in providing sound advice from a finance perspective with solid data and analysis to aid management team with strategic decision making.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting with professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CPA or equivalent), possesses good understanding of SFRS/IFRS
- At least 8-12 years of working experiences, preferably with 5-6 years of prior working experience with a Big 4 Auditing firm and 5-6 years’ experience in a senior finance position with a private firm
- Have experience and direct exposure with US businesses and accounting systems; Working experience in the US a strong plus
- Retail / Ecommerce / B2C experience a strong plus
- Expert problem solver, analytical and strategic thinker, and decision-maker
- Strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain long-standing business relationships
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and written; skilled in the art of negotiation
- Tech savvy with prior experiences in driving / managing any ERP implementations would be advantageous
- Strong leader able to lead and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $9,000.00 - $13,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus