Lead the implementation of a new accounting system and establish robust finance processes from the ground up
Re-engineer current workflows — including payroll — using automation and AI, targeting a 50% reduction in time spent on manual and repetitive tasks
Own the daily cash flow reporting and monthly close process end-to-end, working directly with the Financial Controller and Accounting & Payroll Specialist to ensure figures are always accurate
Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L variance analysis, and departmental budget reports for CFOO review
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring audit-ready books across all entities
Develop defensible departmental P&Ls and manage the chart of accounts, ensuring consistency across all business units (Education, Newsletter, SaaS, Renewals)
Manage deferred revenue schedules across high-ticket products ($5K–$30K), payment plans, and subscription products
Ensure accurate revenue recognition across all product types in line with IFRS and US GAAP
Track and report on renewal rates, churn, and recurring revenue pipelines
Reconcile merchant accounts, payment processors, and banking across multi-entity structures
Develop a weekly performance pack focused on key underlying business drivers
Support the CFOO in building and maintaining rolling financial models (monthly, quarterly, annual)
Maintain departmental budget trackers and proactively flag variances to the CFOO
Assist with headcount planning and cost center reporting
Contribute to 6–12-month cash flow forecasting
Contribute to cost optimization projects across the business
Directly manage the Financial Controller and Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Ensure timely and accurate delivery across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations
Develop and document SOPs for all core accounting and finance processes
Drive the team from inconsistent, messy reporting to clean, standardised outputs
Own the accounting system
Track corporate filing deadlines and compliance obligations across jurisdictions (UAE, US)
Support the CFOO in managing external audit and tax advisor relationships
Assist with crypto transaction reconciliation and treasury reporting
Requirements
5–10 years in hands-on finance or accounting roles, with at least 5+ years leading a team and full end-to-end ownership of monthly financial statements in a managerial capacity
Hands-on experience managing a finance/accounting team
Strong working knowledge of deferred revenue, subscription accounting, crypto accounting, and multi-entity consolidation
Experience with high-volume merchant account reconciliation and payment processors
Multi-jurisdiction experience (UAE/US preferred)
Crypto or digital asset exposure is a strong advantage, note this role includes crypto transaction reconciliation and treasury reporting
Advanced proficiency in cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or equivalent)
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills for financial modelling
Familiarity with performance marketing cost structures (CAC, ROAS, LTV) is a plus
Deep understanding of revenue recognition principles across different product types
A prolific, demonstrable user of AI tools, you must be able to clearly demonstrate how you bring this to the role
Strong technical leader, fully conversant with both IFRS and US GAAP
Plug-and-play operator: you don’t need hand-holding; you hit the ground running
Execution-first mindset: you get things done and hit deadlines
High attention to detail with zero tolerance for sloppy numbers
Comfortable in a fast-paced, founder-led environment
Clear communicator who surfaces issues early and always brings solutions
Eager to grow into a senior finance leadership role.
Tech Stack
Cloud
Benefits
Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus (UAE-based roles are tax-free, significantly enhancing take-home pay)
Fully remote with Dubai time-zone overlap
High-growth, high-impact environment where your work directly shapes the business
Direct access to founders and genuine influence over how the finance function is built
A clear path to step into the CFO role within 2–3 years