Senior Group Financial Accountant

WHO ARE WE?Searchlight Cyber was founded in 2017 with a mission to stop threat actors from acting withimpunity. Its External Cyber Risk Management Platform helps organizations to identify and protectthemselves from threats emerging from the cybercriminal underground, with Attack SurfaceManagement and Threat Intelligence tools designed to separate the signal from the noise.It is used by some of the world’s largest enterprises, government and law enforcement agencies,and the Managed Security Service Providers at the forefront of protecting customers from externalthreats. Find out more at www.slcyber.io.ABOUT THE POSITIONWe are seeking an experienced senior-level Financial Accountant to join our growing internationalfinance team. This role is critical in ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting,compliance, and audit readiness across our global operations.As a senior member of the finance team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting andfinancial reporting activities across multiple international entities while supporting consolidatedgroup reporting within a private equity-backed technology business. This is a hands-on role suitedto someone who enjoys both the technical and operational aspects of finance and takes pride inmaintaining accurate, well-controlled financial processes within a fast-paced internationalenvironment.The role includes responsibility for statutory reporting, tax compliance (including sales taxes, VATand GST), payroll oversight, lender reporting, audit coordination, revenue recognition, treasuryactivities, and supporting consolidated financial reporting across entities in the US, UK, Australiaand other jurisdictions as the business expands. Working closely with the CFO, Finance Director,and FP&A Manager, you will help strengthen financial processes, support audit and investorreporting requirements, and work with external advisors, auditors, lenders, and tax authorities toensure ongoing compliance across the Group.WHAT WILL I DO?● Own the month-end and year-end close processes across multiple international entities● Prepare accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, journals, and supporting schedules● Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with applicable accountingstandards, policies, and procedures● Support tax compliance activities, including sales tax, VAT, GST, payroll taxes, and incometax reporting across multiple jurisdictions● Coordinate with external advisors and tax authorities to support ongoing compliancerequirements● Support the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportingfor the Group● Own the coordination and delivery of the Group's consolidated annual audit, includingmanaging audit requirements across US, UK, and Australian entities and acting as theprimary finance contact for external auditors● Prepare and manage lender reporting packages, covenant calculations, compliancecertificates, and related reporting obligations associated with financing facilities● Coordinate payroll activities and ensure accurate processing, reporting, and complianceacross relevant jurisdictions● Support investor reporting and related deliverables within a private equity-backedenvironment● Support revenue recognition processes and technical accounting reviews● Support treasury, cash management, and foreign exchange activities● Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and transfer pricing support activities● Work closely with the CFO, Finance Director, FP&A Manager, and wider finance team tosupport international finance operations and reporting● Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, systems, and reportingefficiencies● Support business growth initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic financeprojects as requiredWHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?● Approximately 10+ years of progressive experience within financial accounting, reporting,audit, or financial control roles, including experience operating at a senior level● CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification, with strong US accountingand reporting experience required● Able to work hours that provide significant overlap with the UK-based finance team,including an 08:00 ET start if US-based● Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, and financial control experience● Strong understanding of US GAAP, with exposure to IFRS and international or multi-entitybusiness structures preferred● Experience supporting consolidated reporting, audits, and compliance activities withincomplex or international organisation● Experience with lender reporting, payroll, tax processes, and regulatory complianceactivities● Comfortable managing detailed operational finance activities and maintaining accuratefinancial records● Strong attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach to work● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborateeffectively across international teams● Strong spreadsheet and financial systems skills, including experience working with ERP orreporting systems● Experience working within an international technology, corporate, listed, or privateequity-backed business would be advantageous● Experience gained within a larger accounting firm or corporate finance environment wouldbe beneficialWHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?Job satisfaction; working for a company that is genuinely making people’s lives better and helpingto reduce the impact of internet-based crime. You will have the opportunity to grow your careerwith the company in a very exciting industry.On top of a competitive salary in line with your experience, you’ll have the opportunity to workalongside an experienced and collaborative international finance team in a fast-growing cybersecurity business.This is an opportunity to take ownership of finance operations in the US and play a key role withina growing international finance function while working closely with senior leadership andsupporting the continued growth of an international organisation.We’re a committed team of professionals from diverse backgrounds — software, data, security,sales and more. We all come together with a real passion for technology and a drive to make adifference.You’ll be challenged with interesting projects that will help broaden your experience acrossfinancial accounting, reporting, and international finance operations. You’ll be a key member ofthe team, directly contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.INTERVIEW PROCESS● Screening Call with our Talent Manager● Interview with line manager and senior management● Offer and onboarding