Head of Finance (EU/UK)

at  Remofirst

Remofirst empowers employers to be free from geographical boundaries when accessing talent, allowing employees to pursue opportunities wherever they may exist. We are on a mission to the FIRST to truly revolutionise the industry and be a generational company.
Our platform offers a full range of people management tools, and employee benefits like health insurance, and financial benefits, and enabling clients to hire anyone from anywhere with one click. Remofirst manages employees and contractors for Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Microsoft, Mastercard) and the best startups worldwide (e.g., TransferGo).
We are a small but strong team of over 100 people hyper-focused on delivering a world-class platform and unparalleled service with our industry-leading partnerships. To help accelerate our growth and pace of delivery, we are looking for a talented Head of Finance (EU/UK).
As the Head of Finance (EU/UK) for Remofirst, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial planning and performance. Reporting directly to SVP of Finance and CEO, you will be responsible for driving financial strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing for financial performance across all aspects of the business.

• Management of day-to-day financial operations related to EOR payroll processing.
• Directly responsible for managing 2 large AR and AP teams with 2 direct reports and 15 indirect reports located around the world.
• Providing management oversight to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial operations including accounts payable and receivable functions, purchasing, expenses, cash receipts and disbursements, collections, and financial reporting.
• Acting as the escalation point for addressing any inquiries and questions related to financial operations.
• Drive automation and integration across internal product and 3rd party platforms.
• Drive process improvements both within the team and across departments.
• Ownership of rolling out financial policies and processes.
• Ownership of internal documentation maintenance.
• Financial Strategy and Planning:
• Leading the team of financial managers to execute on financial strategies aligned with the goals and objectives of the overall business
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure financial targets and budgets are achieved.
• Conduct regular analysis to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and compliance requirements related to employer-of-record services in the US and international markets.
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax, employment, and labor laws governing employer-of-record operations.
• Implement internal controls and processes to mitigate compliance risks.
• Vendor and Client Relationships:
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to optimize financial processes and enhance service delivery.
• Serve as a financial liaison for client engagements, providing support and guidance on financial matters.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and professional development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of the finance team.