Financial Controller

Description

**yurest.** We are a technology company specializing in digitizing operational management for the hospitality sector. Our main product is a modular ERP that centralizes, in real time, all areas of a hospitality business: procurement, kitchen operations, inventory, human resources, finance, and food safety management (HACCP), among others. **About us.** We are a growing startup with a team of over 45 people and a clear mission: to help our customers manage their businesses more effectively through technology. We work from our offices in central Valencia, where we champion close communication, teamwork, and an environment enabling professional growth. We are looking for people with the right attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to grow alongside us as we continue building Yurest’s future. **About the role.** We are seeking a **Financial Controller** to work directly with our CFO and progressively assume operational management of the Administration and Finance department—a function we are internalizing as part of the company’s growth. This is a comprehensive, cross-functional role covering accounting, billing and collections, treasury, taxation, auditing, and reporting to management and investors—with **real career progression toward full responsibility for the department**, as Yurest continues to grow. **Responsibilities.** **Accounting and Closing** * Manage the full accounting cycle within the ERP (a3ERP): journal entries, bank reconciliations, amortizations, and accruals. * Execute monthly and annual financial closings, and collaborate with external advisors on preparing Annual Financial Statements. * Maintain analytical accounting by department and cost center. **Billing and Collections** * End-to-end management of recurring customer invoicing, ensuring correct application of plans, pricing, discounts, and commercial terms. * **Manage debt and overdue accounts:** monitor collections and outstanding balances, issue payment reminders, manage payment schedules, and coordinate recovery actions. * Manage collection batches (SEPA and recurring card payments), credits, corrections, refunds, and related incidents. * Coordinate continuously with Commercial, Customer Success, and Support teams to ensure seamless information flow. **Treasury** * Monitor and control payments and banking positions. * Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts jointly with the CFO. **Taxation and Auditing** * Prepare recurring tax filings (VAT, withholding taxes, corporate income tax advance payments, informative returns) in coordination with tax advisors. * **Serve as the operational liaison for the annual financial audit:** prepare required documentation, send confirmations, and provide supporting evidence. * Manage grants, subsidies, and tax incentives. **Reporting and Management Control** * Conduct monthly reporting closings and prepare monitoring reports for management and investors. * Track key business metrics: revenue, collections, treasury, and SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, Churn, LTV, CAC, Runway, Burn...). * Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and to budget-vs.-actual tracking. **Department Evolution** * Actively participate in the internalization of administrative and financial processes—documenting and optimizing them. * Identify improvement opportunities and support the creation, documentation, and automation of processes. * Assist in preparing documentation for financing rounds and due diligence processes. * Progressively assume new responsibilities within the department as the company grows. **Requirements.** * University degree in Business Administration and Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields. * Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting, administration and finance, or auditing, with solid knowledge of the Spanish General Chart of Accounts (PGC). * Experience working with ERP systems—preferably a3ERP—or similar platforms such as SAP, Business Central, Sage, or Odoo. * Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets. * Highly organized, methodical, and detail-oriented individual—capable of identifying errors, analyzing issues, and following through to resolution. * Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing environment. * Proactive attitude, interest in understanding the business, and ambition to progressively assume full responsibility for the department. **Preferred qualifications:** prior experience at an audit firm; experience in SaaS, technology, or recurring-service companies; familiarity with subscription models and recurring billing; experience in process automation or administrative process improvement; English level B2 or higher (for reporting to international investors). **Compensation and Benefits.** * Salary: €28,000 gross per year + €2,000 variable component tied to objectives, with annual salary review. * Flexible compensation plan. * Real growth trajectory: direct integration alongside the CFO, with a clear path to heading the department. * Fully paid birthday leave day. * Training budget and personalized development plan. * Daily office lunch, coffee, tea, fruit, and snacks. Salary: €26,000.00–€28,000.00 per year Application questions: * Do you have prior experience at an audit firm? * Do you have experience working with ERP systems—preferably a3ERP—or similar systems such as SAP, Business Central, Sage, or Odoo? Language: * English (Mandatory) Work location: On-site