Your Role in Our Story:
The SaaS Controller is a key member of the Digital management team, reporting to the Finance Director of ACT’s Digital business. In this role you will work side by side with the MD Digital and FD Digital providing key input, establishing and delivering the financial fundamentals for the delivery of the business strategy, as well as actively participating in its day-to-day management. This dedicated SaaS Controller will lead the successful financial set up of the recently established Digital directorate and related finance foundational activity in its underlying business units.
The Digital directorate is accountable for all Digital, Data and SaaS activity the ACT Group. Hence this person will also be the inhouse expert on establishing, setting up and delivering on the financial foundation for the Digital directorate. With the expected growth of the directorate, over time this role is expected to take on a team lead/ management role.
In essence, your role involves:
- Driving the financial integration into the -to be established- ways of working and framework for the SaaS Business in ACT. This also includes:
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- Assess (financial) risk and opportunities, also on behalf of all Specialists (provided external compliance & minimal obligations are met). Key specialists are in the area of risk, compliance, legal, tax, treasury and controlling.
- Default owner of the controlled execution of all Finance process activities. Make sure compliance with lines set by Specialists, and company data requirements (incl Audit, authorities etc)
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- Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages
- Prepare flux analysis and highlight variances in accounts
- Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accurate postings, reconciliations, and revenue recognition
- Lead determination of capitalized vs expensed assets
- Determine eligibility for various tax incentives in each jurisdiction
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
- Manage cash management activities (accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking)
- Lead special projects (system implementations, process improvements, etc.)
- Assist in the Group annual audit and prepare supporting documentation
- Serve as the point of contact for SaaS finance throughout the organization
- Investigate and understand business requirements for SaaS sales globally (i.e. tax requirements, financial framework registration requirements, etc.)
Your Expertise:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8+ years in controlling and accounting
- 5+ years experience working in a start up or emerging SAAS firm is required
- Advanced Excel skills and prior experience with an ERP system
- Prior experience with Hubspot and Chargebee would be a plus
If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.
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What We Do
ACT is the world’s leading provider of market-based sustainability solutions. As enablers of the global energy transition, ACT helps organizations hit their climate targets, no matter how ambitious. Since 2009, ACT has become a trusted brand in high-impact climate projects, green electricity markets, renewable energies and energy efficiency, emission allowances and carbon offsets. With a growing portfolio of over 70 products in 40 plus countries, ACT’s consultants in Amsterdam, Shanghai, New York and Paris deliver bespoke solutions backed up by unparalleled market knowledge. ACT builds its relationships on trust and fosters an entrepreneurial environment. In shaping environmental markets, ACT enables its partners to pursue sustainable futures.
