Head of Controlling

Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France

Company

hirify.global is part of Spherea Group, an international provider of advanced test, system integration, and product lifecycle support solutions for defense and other technology-driven applications.

What you will do

• Lead monthly and annual consolidation across all entities, including the intermediate sub-consolidation tier, and coordinate statutory reporting and group audits.
• Own IFRS accounting policies for long-term contracts, including IFRS 15 over-time revenue recognition, booking, billing, backlog definitions, and purchase price allocation.
• Harmonise and shorten the monthly close to target d+5, standardise group reporting, and produce consolidated figures and covenant calculations for Senior Facility Agreement compliance certificates.
• Act as business owner for consolidation and reporting systems, including Amelkis, local ERPs, and the target EPM solution.
• Build and lead a group controlling team of 3–4 direct reports while supporting local accounting teams and establishing group standards and internal controls.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with DEC, CPA, ACA/ACCA, or equivalent certification and a master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 15+ years of experience in group consolidation and IFRS reporting across multiple entities and currencies.
• Fluent English required.
• Expertise in long-term and project contract accounting, including IFRS 15 over-time revenue recognition.
• Experience with consolidation platforms and EPM systems, plus a track record in integration and change management.
• Authority in IFRS consolidation and long-term contract accounting, with rigorous ownership of deadlines and the ability to standardise and industrialise finance processes.
• Ability to build trust and influence across legacy organisations and cultures, communicate clearly across languages and finance-maturity levels, and work credibly with auditors, regions, and senior management.

Nice to have

• Exposure to international tax and transfer pricing, including intercompany flows and statutory impacts.
• Experience in a private-equity or LBO-backed environment and familiarity with senior-lender and sponsor expectations.
• Post-merger integration experience in an international group.
• Industrial or engineering-services experience; aerospace and defense experience is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a human-scale company with a positive working atmosphere.
• Participate in collaborative CSR workshops focused on diversity, workplace well-being, biodiversity, and responsible purchasing.
• Equal consideration is given to candidates with disabilities.