Act as a hands-on manager by providing subject matter expertise, technical advisory, and stepping in to support or execute tasks during peak periods, absences, or complex situations.
Review key deliverables, processes, and critical accounting judgments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including Country Controllers, auditors, tax teams, and EMEA finance leadership across multiple countries.
Oversee workload allocation, prioritization, and coordination of statutory deliverables and audit timelines.
Lead transitions of statutory activities from local controllers or external providers into the COE.
Statutory Reporting & Local GAAP Compliance
Oversee and ensure high-quality delivery of statutory reporting across multiple EMEA entities:
Review group trial balances post-close and validate statutory reporting inputs.
Oversee and review GAAP-to-Statutory reconciliations, including local GAAP adjustments and reclassifications.
Review preparation of statutory financial statements and disclosures prior to Country Controller approval.
Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, filing requirements, and deadlines across jurisdictions.
Provide hands-on technical guidance on complex statutory and accounting matters.
Support administrative statutory compliance tasks, including filings and legal documentation.
Collaborate with tax teams or external advisors by providing accurate statutory financial data.
Audit Management & External Stakeholder Coordination
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors across EMEA entities.
Manage the full statutory audit lifecycle, including planning, coordination, and execution.
Review audit deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Coordinate and streamline auditor requests while minimizing operational disruption.
Provide expert input on complex audit issues and escalate when needed.
Process Excellence & Regional Initiatives
Drive standardization, documentation, and harmonization of statutory processes within the COE.
Develop and enhance SOPs, templates, and reporting frameworks.
Identify and implement best practices across countries in collaboration with stakeholders.
Support implementation of statutory tools, automation, and efficiency improvements.
Contribute to regional initiatives such as legal entity rationalization, reorganizations, tax audits, and finance transformation projects.
Continuously review and improve processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control environment.
Requirements
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s, CPA, or ACCA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in statutory reporting, accounting, or controllership within a multinational environment.
Proven leadership experience managing cross-location teams; SSC/GBS experience preferred.
Strong technical expertise in statutory accounting and local GAAP requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work as a hands-on manager with strong advisory and review capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across functions and geographies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, multi-country environment.
Experience with ERP systems and financial tools.
Advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of internal controls and compliance.
What we can offer
Competitive compensation and benefit package
Great learning and development opportunities
Up to 4 days of Home Office option
Benefit package includes cafeteria, mental and physical health care package, community bike ticket, and loyalty-based elements
Modern, award-winning office with a view of the Danube
Central location, excellent public transport
Youthful and supportive work environment
Additional holidays to compensate for Hungarian public holidays falling on a weekend
A steadily growing, 100+ year-old international company
Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.
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