Director of Global Accounting & Reporting

Description

About us

Think about literally anything in your house. Your shirt. Your phone. That random IKEA wrench thingamabob you still haven’t thrown away. Odds are, it all came from somewhere else. 

Freight is the invisible magic trick that makes the global economy work. And we’re the ones helping it work a little bit faster, smarter, and cheaper.

Freightos (Nasdaq: CRGO) is the global booking and payment platform for the trillion-dollar freight industry. Hundreds of airlines and ocean liners, thousands of freight companies, and over ten thousand importers and exporters use our platform to move goods around the world faster and more efficiently. This matters. Efficient freight ultimately makes things cost a little bit less when you buy them in the store.

We’ve been on a rocketship (freight ship?) of double-digit growth for years, and we’re nowhere near done.

About the Role

Freightos is seeking an experienced finance leader to join our fast-paced team and help transform the global freight industry. As Director of Global Accounting & Reporting, you will lead our global accounting, external audit reporting, compliance, and finance operations. You will oversee the financial control environment across multiple international entities and serve as a key leader in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and regulatory compliance for a Nasdaq-listed company.

This is a unique opportunity to play a critical leadership role in a growing global organization, ensuring financial excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all global accounting and tax activities across the company's international operations.
• Provide overall ownership and oversight of the consolidated financial statements and external financial reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. 
• Manage relationships with external auditors and lead the annual global audit process.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, SEC/Nasdaq requirements, and local statutory regulations.
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance processes and internal control frameworks across the organization.
• Oversee global tax compliance, tax planning, transfer pricing, and coordination with external advisors. 
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual period-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across all entities. 
• Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition accounting.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, integrations and internal controls to support the company's growth and scalability. 
• Partner closely with FP&A, Legal, Treasury, HR, and operational leaders on corporate initiatives and strategic projects.
• Lead and develop a global finance organization across multiple international entities. 
• Manage and oversee the payroll process in several jurisdictions.

Requirements

• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, including experience in finance leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of multinational accounting, consolidations, external reporting, audit, and internal controls.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company environment, preferably in a SEC-listed company.
• Experience managing global accounting operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Excellent English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Experience leading SOX implementation or operating within a SOX-compliant environment.
• Experience in multinational technology or transactional marketplace-type businesses.

Why Freightos is the Perfect Runway for Your Career!

• We genuinely value work-life balance! We work hybrid, allowing you to enjoy quiet days at home, free from traffic, with in-office days, to meet your fabulous team face-to-face just 5 days a month.
• We believe that employees who get better make us all better. We strive for professional development and continuous learning. Alongside career support and guidance, you’ll receive an annual training budget for personal and professional development.
•  We don’t just offer jobs - we offer a stake in something bigger. As part of Freightos, you’ll be eligible to receive equity incentive grants that vest over time, aligning your success with the company’s long-term growth. The more we build together, the more you benefit.
• A multicultural global team makes global freight easier. You’ll work with people from around the world, gain new perspectives, and experience diverse ways of thinking - fun and eye-opening!
• Some cool perks such as Private Health Insurance, Ticket Restaurant, and Flexible Remuneration options for nursery, transport, and restaurant vouchers. 
• Flexible schedule & intensive working hours on Fridays so that you can enjoy a longer weekend :)
• Our office in Torre Glories is located in the center of the tech HUB in Barcelona and has stunning city views. We organize events and gatherings throughout the year to keep the team connected and energized. 

Location: Barcelona, hybrid

Reports to: Senior Director, FP&A

Freightos is an equal opportunity employer, committed to treating all potential employees fairly and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.