Financial Controller (Austin, United States)

LumApps is now more than just an Employee Experience Platform — it is an AI-powered Employee Hub that supports companies in their digital transformation of communication, collaboration, and engagement with their customers, partners, and above all their employees. Our platform is a proven leader in this dynamic market with a truly unique vision and product. It has been deployed by Fortune 500 clients around the world and is delivering meaningful business benefits. LumApps is identified as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Intranet Packaged Solutions as well as in Intranets Forrester Wave, and regularly selected for the French Tech Next40/120 program. In 2025, LumApps strengthened its leadership position by partnering with Beekeeper , a pioneer in frontline employee experience solutions. This strategic collaboration expands our reach and impact across all types of workers — from HQ to the frontline. Our mission: To make people feel that they belong and have a purpose. To create an environment where all employees are engaged and work together towards the same goal. Over 700 leading companies trust our solution to: Improve the productivity of their teams with our AI-powered Collaborative Experience Platform integrated with both Google and Microsoft collaborative suites; Transform employees into real ambassadors of their company; Make employees more efficient and better connected to their peers and relevant information, regardless of their location, with the tools and information they need at their fingertips; Help companies reduce turnover, accelerate employee onboarding, better collaborate and share knowledge, and even improve their customer experiences. With a team of over 600 Lumies spread across 11 offices (Lyon, Paris, Lille, Sophia Antipolis, London, Barcelona, Hamburg, Austin, Tokyo, Zurich, Krakow), we support large enterprises all around the world. Over the past year, we have been driving an ambitious phase in our journey under the impulse of our new shareholder Bridgepoint, aimed at propelling us to become the clear leader in our market and shine worldwide in our industry. We are looking for individuals who are excited to actively participate in this transformation. Team As our most senior finance presence in the US, this is a high-impact, individual contributor role designed for a "Super IC" who thrives on autonomy. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, Consolidation, Tax and Treasury, you will be the credible face of Finance for our US operations, responsible for de-risking our footprint in the region. Your primary mission will be to institutionalize our US tax and compliance framework, working with existing tools and professional services to implement a robust, automated system. In addition, you will be an integral part of the global finance team, with ownership of the US financial operations including tax & statutory reporting, supporting on our planned ERP implementation project, and being the face of Finance for the US business including our Sales teams. Missions Tax Strategic Ownership: Own the end-to-end US Sales Tax project. You will lead the implementation and group-wide rollout of Avalara, ensuring Nexus compliance across all required states. US Financial Operations: Oversee US accounting operations & statutory reporting, including state-level compliance, local filings, and US GAAP to IFRS reconciliations. Systems & Projects: Serve as the US lead for our planned ERP implementation along with other finance tools, ensuring our US localization requirements are represented and processes flow seamlessly into the global reporting engine. US Business Partnering: Support our Dealdesk team by acting as the local point of escalation for US Sales teams, providing technical guidance on deal desk queries and contract compliance from a finance perspective. Audit & Control: Manage the US portion of the global audit, ensuring all local documentation is robust and meets scrutiny. Skills Qualifications: CPA or equivalent professional accounting status is required. Technical Expertise: Proven track record of managing US Sales Tax (Nexus) and experience with Avalara or similar automation tools is essential. Experience: 7+ years in accounting or tax, with specific experience in the US SaaS sector. You must be comfortable working as a "one-person" US finance hub while collaborating with a European HQ. Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex US tax/accounting requirements for a non-US audience. Style: A "builder" who prefers creating a scalable system over simply maintaining a status quo. Why You’ll Love Working at LumApps At LumApps, we believe in fostering an environment where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer: Generous Paid Leave – 25 vacation days (prorated based on hire date), 9 sick days, 10 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays; Health Insurance – United Healthcare, 100% employer-paid benefits from day 1; 401k Retirement Plan – We match 100% of your contribution up to 4%; Family-Friendly Policy – Inclusive maternity & paternity leave; Team Celebrations & Seasonal Events – Because culture matters; Equipment of Your Choice – We provide you with a laptop; We aim to celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr