Reports to CEO
The Role We are looking for a world-class financial leader to step into the role of Global Controller. As a top-tier financial strategist , you will oversee and own financial reporting integrity across our multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction platform. You will work directly with the CEO on capital markets and acquisition work. This is high impact financial ownership: accuracy, controls, and judgment under pressure not a review-only seat.
What You'll Own
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidations across entities and jurisdictions (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable)
- Quality control of accounting-team output before it reaches leadership.
- CEO special projects: projections, scenarios, capital markets and transaction support
- M&A / JV support: financial due diligence, valuation support, and integration analysis
- Audit and tax coordination with external advisors across jurisdictions
- Internal controls, treasury discipline, and ERP-based reporting (Acumatica or equivalent)
Must-Haves:
- Big 4 audit or advisory experience (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC), with progression to senior/manager-level engagements
- Top-tier university degree in accountancy or finance with strong academic standing.
- CPA required; CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred
- 12+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including multi-entity consolidations and multi-jurisdiction reporting (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable)
- Proven experience beyond day-to-day operational accounting: capital markets, M&A, or acquisition modeling.
- Comfort operating independently and reporting directly to a CEO
- Willingness to complete a cognitive assessment (PLI) as part of screening.
Nice to Have
- Experience in alternative asset management, private credit, or non-bank lending
- Experience with Acumatica or a comparable cloud ERP
- Familiarity with US and Gulf/MENA regulatory environments (e.g., CBB, SAMA)
Compensation & Location
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, benchmarked to senior/VP-level Controller roles in Bahrain's financial services market. Based in Manama, Bahrain preferred; strong Philippines-based candidates will also be considered.
Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification is strongly preferred. Prior experience in a global or multi-entity organization, ideally within financial services or impact-focused investments. Ability to work independently, collaborate across time zones, and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Desired Candidate Profile
Must-Haves:
- Big 4 audit or advisory experience (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC), with progression to senior/manager-level engagements
- Top-tier university degree in accountancy or finance with strong academic standing.
- CPA required; CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred
- 12+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including multi-entity consolidations and multi-jurisdiction reporting (US GAAP and IFRS as applicable)
- Proven experience beyond day-to-day operational accounting: capital markets, M&A, or acquisition modeling.
- Comfort operating independently and reporting directly to a CEO
- Willingness to complete a cognitive assessment (PLI) as part of screening.
Nice to Have
- Experience in alternative asset management, private credit, or non-bank lending
- Experience with Acumatica or a comparable cloud ERP
- Familiarity with US and Gulf/MENA regulatory environments (e.g., CBB, SAMA)
Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification is strongly preferred. Prior experience in a global or multi-entity organization, ideally within financial services or impact-focused investments. Ability to work independently, collaborate across time zones, and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.