Nordic Country Controller

About the role

IFF is looking for a Nordic Country Controller to act as the primary local finance coordinator and point of contact for statutory reporting, compliance and controllership across Denmark, Sweden and Finland. The role works closely with the Finance Director and partners with global stakeholders. The position is part of the Food Ingredients business unit, which is expected to be sold to CVC Capital Partners by the first half of 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory audits, manage auditor requests and ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation, review and submission of annual financial statements, disclosures and statutory reporting packages.
• Partner with Tax, Legal, the Shared Service Center and external auditors to meet local regulations and reporting deadlines.
• Monitor tax authority correspondence, tax audits, regulatory inquiries and statutory filing requirements.
• Perform monthly general ledger reviews, balance sheet analyses and financial statement variance assessments.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close and ensure accurate, on-time account reconciliations.
• Facilitate finance review meetings with business stakeholders and support the Finance Director on accounting, compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate Board of Directors approval processes, statutory filings, governance activities and legal entity compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in controllership, audit coordination, statutory reporting and compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, controllership, statutory reporting, audit coordination or a related finance function.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors, tax authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge of local accounting and statutory reporting requirements in the Nordic region.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple countries and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Nice to have: experience in a multinational environment, familiarity with Nordic tax regulations and local GAAP, and experience supporting statutory audits and annual financial statements.

What we offer

• Hybrid working environment with work-life balance flexibility.
• Opportunity to support multiple Nordic markets and gain broad regional exposure.
• Collaborative and international work environment.
• Professional onboarding, ongoing learning and career development within a global organization.
• Competitive total rewards package including local benefits.