Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Job Description Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®.
At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark. Settling for just any role isn't you, and it isn't us either.
Being Unstoppable Together calls for a particular kind of person and teams who genuinely care about making a difference.
Here, you'll channel your professional expertise, talent, and drive into building and managing a portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.
In this role, you'll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. About You In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. As Assistant Controller and Financial Controller for the EMEA region, you will support regional financial governance, statutory and management reporting, and internal control activities across a complex multi‑country portfolio.
Working closely with the Global Controller, other regional Controllers for LATAM and APAC, FP&A, Global Business Services, and business leaders, you will help ensure accurate financial reporting, strong compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, and effective decision support for a ~$2.7B regional business. In this role you will: * Support end‑to‑end controllership activities for EMEA entities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting * Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including review and analysis of P&L and balance sheet accounts * Assist in ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and statutory reporting requirements * Support internal control and SOX compliance activities, including documentation, testing, and remediation of findings * Partner with FP&A and business teams to provide insights on regional performance, risks, and opportunities * Collaborate with Shared Service Centers to ensure effective execution of transactional processes (AP, AR, GL, Payroll) * Contribute to finance transformation, automation, and process standardization initiatives across the region To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Required Qualifications: * Strong experience in accounting, controllership, or financial reporting within multinational environments * Strong working knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP and experience supporting statutory reporting and audits in EMEA markets * Experience working in matrixed organizations and partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders * Experience in regional or global finance roles within complex, multi‑entity organizations Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) * ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and exposure to consolidation tools such as HFM or OneStream * Demonstrated involvement in finance transformation or process improvement initiatives Total Benefits We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful.
If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you. Flex That Works at ARBEX We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose.
That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process.
A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website. And finally, the fine print…. For ARBEX to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that shape the future of tissue and hygiene, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to ARBEX, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise.
We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.
Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only.
ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role. #LI-Hybrid Primary Location Walton Oaks Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time