Group Controller New

Company Overview:

Model ML is the AI workflow builder transforming how major financial institutions produce and validate client-ready work. Model ML converts complex, manual processes into fully automated AI systems that scale across global teams. In under a year, Model ML has become one of the fastest growing enterprise AI platforms worldwide and recently closed a $75 million Series A, one of the largest fintech Series A rounds ever. The round was backed by FT Partners, Y Combinator, LocalGlobe, QED, 13books, and other top global investors.The Role:

The Group Controller owns accounting and financial control across Model ML. You’ll run month-end close, consolidation and statutory reporting across our UK, US and international entities, and build the finance processes and controls we need as we scale into new markets.

Responsibilities:

Own month-end and year-end close across all group entities, and deliver accurate management accounts on a fast timetable.

Run group consolidation, intercompany accounting and multi-currency reporting.

Prepare statutory accounts for each entity and lead the external audit.

Own revenue recognition for our enterprise contracts, including multi-year deals.

Build and maintain a strong control environment: reconciliations, approvals, policies and a clear audit trail.

Manage tax compliance with external advisors, including corporate tax, VAT and sales tax, transfer pricing and R&D tax credits.

Own payables, billing, collections and payroll accounting, and automate them where possible.

Support board and investor reporting, budgeting and forecasting with the leadership team.

Keep the finance function ready for future funding rounds and due diligence.

Set up the accounting for new entities as we expand into new markets.

Requirements:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA qualified, ideally trained at a Big Four or top-tier firm.

7+ years post-qualification, including group controllership at a fast-growing, multi-entity business.

Hands-on experience with consolidation, intercompany and multi-currency accounting across UK and US entities.

Strong knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS, including software revenue recognition (IFRS 15 / ASC 606).

Has led external audits and delivered statutory accounts.

Confident with modern finance systems and advanced Excel.

Detail-oriented and hands-on, and comfortable building processes from scratch.

Based in London, working on-site.

Nice to have:

US GAAP experience and familiarity with US entity compliance.

Experience at a venture-backed startup, ideally through a funding round or due diligence process.

Interest in using AI to automate finance workflows.

What you can expect:

It won’t be easy; in fact, it will be very hard.

BUT, it will be a lot of fun.

You need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable; timelines will change, and priorities will most likely shift.

Be prepared for an exciting, fast-paced journey where you’ll learn a lot, take on meaningful challenges, and grow along the way.

What we offer:

Competitive salary + equity

Performance-based incentives

The chance to build Model ML’s finance function as we scale

Supportive and innovative work environment

To conclude, we're building a team of like-minded, incredibly smart, tenacious individuals with relentless work ethic and focus, all driving towards our very clear revolutionary mission. If you match this description, buy into that mission and you're at a career stage where you're ready to make your defining statement to the world, please apply.