Remote Senior Group Financial Accountant

WHO ARE WE? Searchlight Cyber was founded in 2017 with a mission to stop threat actors from acting with impunity. Its External Cyber Risk Management Platform helps organizations to identify and protect themselves from threats emerging from the cybercriminal underground, with Attack Surface Management and Threat Intelligence tools designed to separate the signal from the noise. It is used by some of the world’s largest enterprises, government and law enforcement agencies, and the Managed Security Service Providers at the forefront of protecting customers from external threats. Find out more at . ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking an experienced senior-level Financial Accountant to join our growing international finance team. This role is critical in ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, compliance, and audit readiness across our global operations. As a senior member of the finance team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple international entities while supporting consolidated group reporting within a private equity-backed technology business. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys both the technical and operational aspects of finance and takes pride in maintaining accurate, well-controlled financial processes within a fast-paced international environment. The role includes responsibility for statutory reporting, tax compliance (including sales taxes, VAT and GST), payroll oversight, lender reporting, audit coordination, revenue recognition, treasury activities, and supporting consolidated financial reporting across entities in the US, UK, Australia and other jurisdictions as the business expands. Working closely with the CFO, Finance Director, and FP&A Manager, you will help strengthen financial processes, support audit and investor reporting requirements, and work with external advisors, auditors, lenders, and tax authorities to ensure ongoing compliance across the Group. WHAT WILL I DO? ● Own the month-end and year-end close processes across multiple international entities ● Prepare accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, journals, and supporting schedules ● Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and procedures ● Support tax compliance activities, including sales tax, VAT, GST, payroll taxes, and income tax reporting across multiple jurisdictions ● Coordinate with external advisors and tax authorities to support ongoing compliance requirements ● Support the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Group ● Own the coordination and delivery of the Group's consolidated annual audit, including managing audit requirements across US, UK, and Australian entities and acting as the primary finance contact for external auditors ● Prepare and manage lender reporting packages, covenant calculations, compliance certificates, and related reporting obligations associated with financing facilities ● Coordinate payroll activities and ensure accurate processing, reporting, and compliance across relevant jurisdictions ● Support investor reporting and related deliverables within a private equity-backed environment ● Support revenue recognition processes and technical accounting reviews ● Support treasury, cash management, and foreign exchange activities ● Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and