Financial Controller
Description
WPT Global is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to support the finance operations of a fast-growing international online business. This is a fully remote contractor opportunity suited to a commercially minded finance professional with strong international experience and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, and forecasting activities
- Develop and improve financial controls, reporting processes, and operational procedures
- Support strategic financial planning and performance analysis
- Prepare monthly management reporting and financial insights for senior stakeholders
- Monitor financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate controls
- Coordinate external audits and liaise with external accounting and advisory partners
- Support KPI reporting, cash flow forecasting, and business performance tracking
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial standards and internal governance requirements
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across international teams
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline (required)
- Proven experience operating in a senior finance, controllership, or financial leadership role (required)
- Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management (required)
- Experience improving finance processes, controls, and operational reporting (required)
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities (required)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (required)
- Advanced proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial analysis tools (required)
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent is advantageous (preferred)
- Experience working within fast-paced international businesses (preferred)
- Experience supporting remote or distributed global teams (nice-to-have)
- Exposure to digital, technology, fintech, entertainment, or online platform businesses is beneficial (nice-to-have)
About WPT Global
The World Poker Tour is online, with WPT Global! - Join one of the world's largest cash poker networks, with tens of thousands of players from across the world - Security and fairness at the heart of the business Global by name, Global by nature: WPT Global is a fully-remote organisation. We work from anywhere, and hire the best people regardless of where they are in the world.