Business Unit (BU) Controller

Location
Center
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-time

About this role

abra is seeking a Business Unit (BU) Controller to join our Finance team.

We are looking for a high-potential finance professional with a strong foundation in public accounting and experience leading complex audit engagements for large, public companies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step into a business-oriented finance role with broad ownership, strategic exposure, and long-term growth potential.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting and analytical capabilities with ownership, curiosity, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis for the business unit.
  • Build financial models and business analyses to support strategic decisions.
  • Partner with business managers to provide financial insights and recommendations.
  • Own core controllership activities, including month-end close, reporting, and controls.
  • Support the company’s U.S. financial activities and gradually take ownership of this area.

Requirements

Must have:

  • CPA certification- mandatory.
  • 3–6 years of experience in a Big 4 accounting firm, as a Senior Associate or early Manager.
  • Significant experience auditing large public companies, preferably global technology or multinational organizations.
  • Strong analytical and business-oriented mindset, with the ability to understand business drivers beyond accounting.
  • Advanced Excel and excellent English communication skills.

Nice to have:

  • Experience auditing multinational public companies listed on NASDAQ or other major exchanges.
  • Exposure to US GAAP and IFRS.

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