Controller Specialist

About the role

Aggreko is looking for a Controller Specialist based in Barcelona to support the Regional Controller in strengthening financial governance, internal controls and compliance across South and Eastern Europe. The role helps ensure the integrity of financial operations in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with and support the Regional Controller on internal controls governance and compliance activities across the region
• Support SOX testing through evidence collection and documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve controls effectiveness and support a culture of governance excellence, including compliance with Delegation of Authority (DOA) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) frameworks and robust approval processes
• Coordinate and manage Group external audits under US GAAP, acting as the first point of contact for the auditor and the shared service center
• Oversee statutory filings, including tax submissions and local regulatory filings

Required profile

• Experienced finance, accounting, internal controls, audit or compliance professional with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in a US financial environment with a strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance, internal controls, governance frameworks and audit requirements
• Experience managing DOA and SoD controls
• Detail-oriented, structured and process-driven, confident challenging non-compliance where required
• Passionate about continuous improvement and collaboration with stakeholders across an international business

What we offer

• Permanent full-time contract (40 hours per week)
• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus
• Meal vouchers
• Private medical insurance and life insurance
• A key role in a collaborative, international finance team with opportunities for growth and development