VP, Global Controller

At Everway (formerly n2y/Texthelp), our goal is to lead the world in Neurotechnology software, helping transform the way we understand and are understood.

We're a global community of over 500 team members spanning seven countries, including the UK, USA, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand. By understanding and addressing the unique needs of each individual, we're creating a world where differences are recognized and valued. A world where everyone can thrive.

We can only achieve our goals and continue to grow by having high performing people in our team, people who share our goals and are passionate about our mission. We pride ourselves on our core values that are embedded within our culture. These are to
be curious, have courage, and commit fully
.

Join us at Everway - together, we can unlock the full potential of every mind.

About the role
As the
VP, Global Controller
, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global finance function as we continue to unite two leading EdTech organizations. This is a high-impact opportunity to drive financial excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation across an evolving, fast-growing global business.

You will lead the financial control agenda including establishing robust processes, ensuring compliance, and driving automation and standardization across regions. Partnering closely with the broader Finance leadership team, you will help define strategy, implement best-in-class systems, and create the financial infrastructure needed to support long-term growth.

About the role
As the
VP, Global Controller
, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global finance function as we continue to unite two leading EdTech organizations. This is a high-impact opportunity to drive financial excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation across an evolving, fast-growing global business.

You will lead the financial control agenda including establishing robust processes, ensuring compliance, and driving automation and standardization across regions. Partnering closely with the broader Finance leadership team, you will help define strategy, implement best-in-class systems, and create the financial infrastructure needed to support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Own and manage full financial control, including P&L oversight, balance sheet integrity, intercompany reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Lead the Accounting team to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful reporting that supports sound decision-making.
• Provide variance and trend analysis, delivering actionable insights to the CFO, Strategic Finance, and Group Finance teams.
• Standardize and optimize financial reporting processes across all entities to ensure consistency and quality in management and statutory reporting.
• Partner with Finance Operations to design and implement robust internal controls that ensure data accuracy and reliability at both regional and business-unit levels.
• Collaborate with Group Finance to evaluate and deploy financial systems and tools that enhance automation, reporting, and process efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS, providing expert guidance to senior leadership.

Corporate Compliance

• Partner with the Tax team on all corporate compliance matters, including statutory filings, tax submissions, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Coordinate regional audit requirements, ensuring timely completion and proactive management of audit findings.
• Act as the primary liaison for regional auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to maintain full compliance across jurisdictions.

Tax & Treasury

• Work closely with Tax and Treasury to ensure full legal and tax compliance across regions.
• Optimize working capital and enhance cash conversion cycles through effective treasury management.
• Maintain accurate short-term cash flow forecasts and manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure and risk mitigation strategies.

M&A and Expansion

• Support M&A activities, including due diligence, purchase price accounting (PPA), and post-acquisition integration into the internal control environment.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives such as new market entry, group structure rationalization, and investor readiness.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA) with proven experience leading an Accounting function in a private equity–backed or complex global organization.
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS.
• Demonstrated success leading financial transformation, system implementation, and process optimization at scale.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing high-performing, cross-functional teams in a global setting.
• Skilled in M&A support and integration.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Own and manage full financial control, including P&L oversight, balance sheet integrity, intercompany reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Lead the Accounting team to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful reporting that supports sound decision-making.
• Provide variance and trend analysis, delivering actionable insights to the CFO, Strategic Finance, and Group Finance teams.
• Standardize and optimize financial reporting processes across all entities to ensure consistency and quality in management and statutory reporting.
• Partner with Finance Operations to design and implement robust internal controls that ensure data accuracy and reliability at both regional and business-unit levels.
• Collaborate with Group Finance to evaluate and deploy financial systems and tools that enhance automation, reporting, and process efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS, providing expert guidance to senior leadership.

Corporate Compliance

• Partner with the Tax team on all corporate compliance matters, including statutory filings, tax submissions, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Coordinate regional audit requirements, ensuring timely completion and proactive management of audit findings.
• Act as the primary liaison for regional auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to maintain full compliance across jurisdictions.

Tax & Treasury

• Work closely with Tax and Treasury to ensure full legal and tax compliance across regions.
• Optimize working capital and enhance cash conversion cycles through effective treasury management.
• Maintain accurate short-term cash flow forecasts and manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure and risk mitigation strategies.

M&A and Expansion

• Support M&A activities, including due diligence, purchase price accounting (PPA), and post-acquisition integration into the internal control environment.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives such as new market entry, group structure rationalization, and investor readiness.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA) with proven experience leading an Accounting function in a private equity–backed or complex global organization.
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS.
• Demonstrated success leading financial transformation, system implementation, and process optimization at scale.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing high-performing, cross-functional teams in a global setting.
• Skilled in M&A support and integration.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Please submit your application on out website by
Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
#everway
Join our team and enjoy a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer flexible time off plans, career growth through development programs, and a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas matter. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of a company that invests in your success

We are committed to providing a Drug-Free Workplace for all employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

You can view our Recruitment and Selection Policy here.

Please click the link for our Privacy Notice