Group Controller, Head of Accounting & Systems

Devoted Studios is a production management company for external development in the video games industry. With a mission to create equal opportunity for all talent globally to work on the games of their dreams, Devoted Studios aims to decentralize game development.

We are seeking a senior finance leader and the internal product owner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Your dual mandate is to:

1. Own the full global IFRS accounting, global tax, project‑cost, and management‑reporting cycle for a fast‑growing technology services business.
2. Co‑lead the roll‑out, configuration, and continuous improvement of Dynamics 365 BC, ensuring every finance‑relevant module is implemented, integrated, supported by the proper documentation, and used to best‑practice standards by the internal team.

You will build and coach a finance & accounting team (up to 5 people) and collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Delivery, HR, and IT.


📍 Location: The vacancy is 100% remote.
💬 Language: This role requires excellent written and verbal communication in English and fluency in Ukrainian or Russian

Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes under US GAAP
• Maintain chart of accounts, general ledger structure, and all core financial controls
• Oversee financial reporting, revenue recognition (IFRS 15), project costing, and WIP calculations
• Manage consolidated group financial statements and reporting processes

2. Cash, Treasury, and Working Capital

• Manage daily bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and payment approvals
• Supervise A/R and A/P processes, aged receivables/payables, and credit risk policies
• Own order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes, including sales/purchase journal setup and compliance (e.g., 1099)

3. Payroll, Employee Cost & Tax Compliance

• Oversee global payroll processing and journal integration (in-house or vendor-managed)
• Manage compliance with statutory filings (T4, W-2, 1099, etc.)
• Partner with Head of Legal and local providers on tax returns, VAT, sales tax, CFC reporting, and transfer pricing

4. Systems, Automation & BI

• Serve as functional lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation and financial systems governance
• Drive automation of core accounting processes: revenue, payroll, project costing, month-end close, and internal controls
• Build Power BI dashboards for finance, labor cost, KPIs, and management reporting

5. Intercompany & Consolidation

• Manage intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidation workflows
• Implement intercompany journals, chart of accounts, and G/L entries in Dynamics

6. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over payroll, revenue, payments, and financial closing
• Maintain audit trails, change logs, and compliance documentation for financial audits and tax inspections

7. Strategic & Operational Management

• Lead and optimize all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, variance tracking, and monthly performance reviews
• Co-manage global accounting, payroll, and tax providers with the Head of Legal
• Support external audit, tax return prep, and compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions

8. Leadership & People Management

• Hire, train, and lead a team of accountants and analysts
• Champion a culture of financial discipline, accuracy, and process improvement