Global Controller

ABOUT: Today, Anoto is a cloud based software solution provider based on its patented dot pattern technology which provides a methodology for accumulating digital big data from analog inputs. Anoto Cloud includes Anoto’s four solutions:

1. KAIT – the world’s first AI solution for offline education;
2. ACE – Anoto’s new cloud based enterprise forms solutions;
3. aDNA – Anoto’s secure interactive marketing solution;
4. Dr.Watson – Anoto’s biometric authentication and security solution.

Anoto, its strategic licensing partners, and developer community offer a broad portfolio of products, applications and services to business, consumer and education markets, including AI solutions for offline education, interactive marketing solutions, biometric security solutions, best-in-class digital note-taking and document processing & management.

The Anoto Group has over 40 employees and is headquartered in Stockholm (Sweden), with offices in Lisbon (Portugal), London (UK), Seoul (Korea), Singapore and Boston (US).

Anoto’s Livescribe brand is the leading maker of smartpens, which bring notes, words, & ideas to life by connecting pen & paper to the digital world. Anoto is traded on the Small Cap list of Nasdaq Stockholm under ANOT.

Main Purpose of the Job:

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Global Controller at Anoto. The Global Controller will be responsible for consolidated group reporting for a publicly listed Swedish company, including review of local entity accounts and multi-currency, multi-subsidiary consolidation in compliance with IFRS. The role is flexible with regard to location with remote work in either US East Coast or Europe / UK being possible.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and develop regional accounting teams to ensure consistent policies and practices.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, including Treasury, FP&A, Tax, and Compliance, to provide critical financial insights and ensure alignment with business goals.
3. Act as a strategic advisor to senior management, supporting decision-making through data-driven insights.
4. Direct, support, and where necessary, perform the duties of general and international accounting, multi-entity consolidation, internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and analysis, and cash management.
5. Prepare and publish timely quarterly and annual financial statements and reports in compliance with reporting requirements as a publicly listed company.
6. Manage the annual interim and year-end external audit (Group) and local statutory audits for required entities by acting as the first point of contact for compliance partners and auditors.
7. Oversee and support statutory reporting required for subsidiaries.
8. Collaborate with and support the development, implementation, and oversight of required financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
9. Provide timely and accurate ad hoc reporting to management team to support decision making.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or similar.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience, preferably with a publicly listed company.
• Swedish language or native speaker.

Experience:

• 10 years’ experience in a similar role in a start-up environment.
• Experience in accounting/controllership, including leadership roles in global or multi-entity organisations.
• IFRS knowledge and consolidation experience.

Skills:

• Self-starter with excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting system preferred.
• Accounting certification preferred.

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