Director of Corporate Controlling

5 Months ago • 5-8 Years • Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead a team of controllers, manage financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, analyze HR metrics, and provide strategic insights for esports.
Must have:
  • Financial Controlling
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Oracle EPM
Good to have:
  • CPA, CFA
  • HR Controlling
  • OPEX Controlling
  • Leadership Role
Perks:
  • Collaborative Team
  • Growth Opportunities

Job Details

Description

The world of esports/gaming is growing and so are we!

Are you ready for the adventure?

At EFG (ESL FaceIt Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay, where players and fans become a community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility:IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. Our passion, craft, and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, and heroes, as well as through our people, and culture. 

Our Finance team is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Corporate Controlling to lead and manage our Corporate Controlling team.

The successful candidate will oversee monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities. The team comprises currently two Financial Controllers and one HR Controller. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial and operational reporting, providing strategic insights, and supporting the business in achieving its financial objectives. The (Senior) Director of Corporate Controlling will report directly to the SVP Controlling.

Ready to make an impact in the world of esports? Apply now and become an essential part of our team!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of currently three controllers and foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
  • Financial Reporting: Oversee and lead the monthly financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant standards.
  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports to senior management and to the owner.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Manage the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with other Controlling teams.
  • OPEX Controlling: Oversee the controlling of non-personnel operating expenses (OPEX) for the group. Thereby further establishing Corporate Controlling as a business partner for respective departments, providing financial insights and support.
  • HR Controlling: Work closely with the HR Controller to manage HR-related financial processes.
  • Analyze and report on HR metrics, including headcount, labor costs, and employee benefits.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks to the organization.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

About us @EFG:

EFG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Each of our brands plays a significant role in creating worlds beyond gameplay. They build, connect, and nurture beyond game ecosystems to unlock more fun, fame, and fortune for gamers across the globe.

  • At ESL we create worlds where everybody can be somebody
  • At FACEIT we create a world where the community has the power to shape video games
  • At DreamHack we create a world where the gaming community comes to life

Firmly rooted in our values, EFG is an affirmative action employer that celebrates being an equal-opportunity workplace. Our unwavering commitment to fair employment extends to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in financial controlling or a related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  • Proficient in financial software and ERP systems.
  • Experience with Oracle EPM (Enterprise Performance Management), particularly the “Planning” module, is strongly preferred. 
  • Experience in HR controlling and managing non-personnel OPEX.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
  • Languages: English on a proficiency level is a must.

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About The Company

The ESL FACEIT Group is the leading competitive games and esports company.


We help brands embrace the youth culture phenomenon of our times. Through exposure and authentic activation, we enable brands to engage the notoriously hard-to-reach global youth audiences capable of driving their growth today and tomorrow.


At EFG we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. The company is built on the great legacy of the world-renowned ESL, FACEIT and DreamHack brands.


We harness this legacy to further innovate and develop the esports and gaming landscape worldwide. Working with our developer, publisher, brand, and media partners, we deliver products that accelerate gaming culture and make gamer communities come together.


Join us on the journey as we help gaming communities thrive by creating worlds beyond gameplay that unite players, fans, and creators around the esports and games they love.

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