Financial Controller

Hello, let us introduce ourselves

We are watchTowr, a VC-backed cyber security startup helping organisations continuously discover vulnerabilities in their Internet-facing attack surface. Cyber security veterans and technical experts, we are obsessed with building cybersecurity technology to help prevent breaches.

With experience informed by years of simulating sophisticated cyber attacks against some of the world's largest organisations, our mission is to enable organisations to continuously understand how an attacker would successfully compromise their business - with cutting-edge Attack Surface Management and Continuous Automated Red Teaming technology.

watchTowr was named within Gartner’s Emerging Tech Impact Radar report in 2023, in Gartner's Innovation Impact report for ASM in 2024, and is utilised by Fortune 500 and other large enterprises globally. Our research is well-known and respected across the cybersecurity industry, and can be found in various news outlets - while fuelling the watchTowr Platform.

We are a young, high-energy and high-performing team delivering world-class technology to help our clients prevent breaches. We are in a high and aggressive growth phase of our journey, and are excited to continue adding colleagues to join our phorce of nature.

Our vision for offensive security is continuous.

So what’s the role?

We’re looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Controller to join our team and help steer our financial operations as we continue to scale.

Sounds great – what will I do?

As the Finance Controller, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all financial activities and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including accounting, financial reporting, payroll and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws across our operational regions.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Develop and implement financial policies, systems, and processes to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to industry best practices.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to the leadership team to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting to ensure financial stability and identify areas for improvement or growth.
• Lead and manage the company’s financial audits, working closely with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to support the company's growth plans post-Series A funding.

Sounds perfect to me, what’re the details?

Minimum Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or CPA qualification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a finance or accounting role, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Big 4 accountancy firm experience is essential, with a strong understanding of corporate finance and compliance.
• Proven experience managing financial audits, including working with external auditors.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial regulations, and tax law compliance.
• Experience with enterprise-level SaaS businesses or scaled software companies.
• Experience in a start-up or high-growth technology environment is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex financial data clearly to senior management.
• Experience in working with VCs and investors and producing relevant metrics and reporting
• Proficiency with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

 

Our Experience

When you join us, you can expect (ok, we kinda expect this from you too):

• A highly motivated team that obsesses over our shared mission
• To be part of a team of outcome-focused problem-solvers
• An environment of autonomy and creativity to support you to deliver the best work of your life
• A culture of continuous improvement in the form of learning and growth

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive compensation - we believe that hard work, skills and ambition should be fairly compensated.
• Meaningful role in a company - You will be a key and early contributor to a fast-growing cyber security business that helps protect some of the world's largest enterprises.
• The best tools and powerful kit - we enable you with the tools to effectively fulfil your role.
• Endless opportunities – we are in a high-growth phase of our journey, and plan to promote from within as we scale.
• Work with cyber security experts – we are solving cutting-edge industry-wide cyber security challenges with some of the world’s most advanced organisations.
• Work hard, play hard - we work hard together, but we also have fun together. On Fridays, we regularly turn on the speakers, open the beer fridge, and prepare for the weekend.