Regional Controller

Our mission is to improve the performance of athletes and teams, which we do by engineering the premier technology platform for sport. We’ve been at the forefront of sports technology and science since 2006 - we don’t just work in the sporting industry, we are actively changing its future.  Our solutions are designed to help athletes and coaches “play smart” in a world where 1% can literally mean the difference between winning and losing.

We work with over 3,800 teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more. We provide the information they need to optimize athletes’ health, game-day readiness, and performance, as well as in-game tactics.  Our software solutions include wearable technology, video analytics, and athlete monitoring solutions, and we are passionate about helping sports organizations at all levels to better scout, recruit, teach, and win.

WE WANT SOMEONE WHO IS DRIVEN BY THE DESIRE TO MAKE A REAL IMPACT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR HIGH-PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATION

The Regional Controller is a highly visible and pivotal role in our Boston office, ideal for someone who is commercially savvy and driven by making an impact. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, the role oversees key finance functions across accounting, auditing, financial reporting, payroll, and taxation, with particular accountability for US, Argentina, UK and Europe finance operations.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of four, split between the US and the UK, and work closely with international colleagues to ensure compliance with financial reporting and statutory requirements across multiple regions. Your focus will be on maintaining the integrity of our internal controls and governance framework, driving financial excellence and integrity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, results-driven senior professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a key player in the finance team, you will have a significant impact on our business and influence critical management decisions in support of our customers. If you know what “great” looks like in financial accounting and reporting, excel at stakeholder management at all levels, and are passionate about making an impact, join us and help drive success for our business and customers.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Be instrumental in propagating a high-performance team culture, inspiring pride in the team’s work, vision for the company’s ambitions, and team cohesion through shared values.
• Be actively involved in thought leadership regarding system and process improvement initiatives and lead change management initiatives across the group finance function.
• Managing or collaborating with colleagues on specific functions within our accounting and financial control operations in the US, Argentina, UK and Europe., including audit, tax, financial reporting, billing, general ledger, cash, cost accounting, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Providing input into the budgeting, planning, and business analysis functions of the company.
• Managing critical external relationships, including with local auditors and tax advisors in the US, Argentina, UK and Europe.
• Manage and comply with government audit, reporting and tax requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• CA/CPA qualified with at least three years’ experience in a similar Financial Controller role, ideally within a high-growth, multi-site global organisation, preferably in SaaS or a similarly dynamic sector.
• You have strong attention to detail and have the ability to motivate and lead a diverse finance team, effectively creating a business partnering environment to assist in commercial decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor staff.
• Proven ability to implement efficiency-driven change management in core finance processes, systems, workflows, and controls. 
• A passion for working cross-functionally to optimize processes and enhance organizational efficiency, particularly in a scale-up environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in preparing reports and presentations.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Familiarity with NetSuite, Workday Adaptive, and Salesforce would be advantageous.

WHY CATAPULT? 

• We have amazing people. We can promise you will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We work hard but we always have fun doing it. 
• We value development. We are a high-performance organization that is always challenging ourselves to continuously grow. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development.  You’ll need to be great to get hired here and we promise you’ll get even better.
• We care about you. We offer competitive compensation, time off and outstanding paid maternity and paternity leave. In the US, we offer a 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• We want you to love where you work. We have great office spaces located around the world with state of the art equipment. Be aware, we have very competitive table tennis games in a couple offices so be prepared to play and have fun.  
• We work with elite sports teams. Why wait until the weekend to be involved with your favorite sports teams? Every day you can make an impact with our clients who are some of the most elite teams in the world.

Whether you’re interested in sports or not, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work is supporting some of the most successful teams and athletes on the planet! 

Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised groups tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single point in our job ad, please still get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We are building the future of sports performance.  Our priority is to find the brightest talent that can add to our team culture, those who actively contribute and who are excited about what they do.

All offers of employment are subject to Catapult’s positive prehire check. To find out more, please contact the Talent Partner for this role