Group Financial Controller

Job description

⭐ About the team:

We’re looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Group Financial Controller to join our finance team at DataDome. Reporting to the VP Finance, you will oversee our financial operations and reporting across the US, France, and Singapore. In addition to ensuring compliance and accuracy, you’ll work closely with teams across the business to provide financial insights that support decision-making and help drive our growth.

This role is ideal for a finance professional with a background in audit or transaction services who is eager to go beyond the numbers — someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings a strong business acumen, and is motivated to contribute to the scaling of a global SaaS company through process excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

Your scope:  As Group Financial Controller, your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings in collaboration with the accounting manager and the accounting team
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across all legal entities
• Drive and document improvements to our internal control environment, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support the preparation of audit materials and liaise with external auditors in France, the US, and Singapore.
• Provide actual vs. forecast variance analysis and contribute to budgeting and reforecasting exercises.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, Legal, Product, Sales, Marketing) to ensure financial data completeness and consistency.
• Maintain and continuously improve our financial processes and documentation, including accounting policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Participate in ad hoc projects, including M&A due diligence support, technical accounting research, and finance system improvements.

It would be great if you have…

• 5–7 years of experience in financial audit, transaction services (ideally at a Big 4 or similar audit firm) , completed by a first experience in controlling .
• Prior exposure to SaaS or tech companies is a strong plus.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (French and international); experience with multi-entity and international consolidation is a plus.
• Experience in working with audit, compliance, and internal control frameworks.
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting software such as NetSuite.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance audiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment and taking initiative

What’s in it for you?

• Flex Life: While we offer remote, hybrid, & in-office options each position specifies the level of flexibility. Our Parisian office is located next to the Opera Garnier. You will also receive a 500€ stipend to help you set up your ideal workspace if you work hybrid or remotely.

  • If you are full remote, the SNCF dicount card is paid for you to come to our office to visit us & your team!

• Generous Health Benefits: We have partnered with Kenko for your healthcare needs.

• A 100€ annual allowance is provided for a leisure activity of your choice in Sports or Culture.

• Annual allowance of €200 if you come to the office by bike to cover maintenance costs.

• Professional Development: #Weaimhigh is part of our DNA, therefore we have invested in an internal Learning and Development platform and offer the opportunity to request additional training and support via your manager.

• Events & Team building: #We care and we have fun! We organise ****Annual Company-Offsite, Events, Drinks, Winter Party, Lunch & Learns and much more are part of our Culture

• Parent Care: Gift & care packages for parents.

• PTO: Based on the country you are based from (e.g. 25 days in France).

What are the next steps?

• If your application is selected, our Talent Acquisition Manager will contact you for a first chat
• You will then meet with our VP Finance for one hour
• You will do a 1h work session on current challenges we’re facing with our VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer
• You will meet our Accounting Manager for a one hour chat
• The final step will be a one-on-one meeting with our CEO

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DataDome is an equal opportunity employer, and proud to be committed to diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.