Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.
As Director, EMEA Financial Controller, you will play a strategic and hands-on leadership role in managing financial operations across seven EMEA countries. Reporting to the Global Corporate Controller, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, drive regional compliance, and be a critical partner in scaling the company’s international footprint. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking finance leader with deep technical expertise, strong operational instincts, and experience in high-growth software or SaaS environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regional Leadership:
Oversee financial control, reporting, and operations across all EMEA entities. Serve as the primary finance leader in the region with responsibility for governance, compliance, and controls. - Statutory and Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements, tax filings, and audits in all seven countries. Partner with external advisors and internal stakeholders to manage cross-border complexities. - US GAAP and Consolidation:
Own the translation of local financials into US GAAP for global consolidation. Coordinate monthly close processes and ensure timely, accurate group reporting. - Strategic Partnership:
Act as a key business partner to regional GMs and global executives, contributing to strategic decisions on growth, headcount planning, and operational investments. - Audit and Risk Management:
Lead regional audit engagements (statutory and group). Maintain and enhance internal controls and risk frameworks across all EMEA entities. - Team & Vendor Management:
Build and lead a regional finance team or manage third-party accounting, payroll, and tax providers as needed. Ensure performance, compliance, and cost-efficiency. - Systems & Process Optimization:
Drive automation, process improvement, and reporting enhancements using NetSuite, Power BI, and other finance tech tools. - Entity Set-Up and Expansion Support:
Partner with legal and tax teams to launch new entities or restructure existing ones as the business grows in new EMEA markets.
Qualifications:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least 10+ years of progressive international finance experience
- Proven track record of financial leadership at Director or Senior Manager level, ideally within a US-headquartered software or SaaS company
- Deep understanding of multiple EMEA statutory environments and strong working knowledge of US GAAP
- Skilled in managing complex, cross-border operations and consolidations
- Advanced experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and BI/reporting tools
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus
Black Duck is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black Duck complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination in every jurisdiction where it operates and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Skills Required
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- 10+ years of progressive international finance experience
- Proven track record in financial leadership
- Deep understanding of multiple EMEA statutory environments
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
- Advanced experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Black Duck Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage provide multiple plan choices with transparent costs, with carrier updates noted for 2026. Vision via VSP and dental plan options offer defined tiers and network access.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching alongside an employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback. These features support longer‑term savings and wealth building.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees use a manager‑approved, no‑cap time‑off model, while non‑exempt employees accrue flexible time off alongside sick time. Paid leaves include parental and family care leave, with additional protections under applicable leave laws.
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What We Do
Organizations worldwide use Black Duck Software’s industry-leading products to secure and manage open source software, eliminating the pain related to security vulnerabilities, compliance and operational risk. Black Duck is headquartered in Burlington, MA, and has offices in San Jose, London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Vancouver, Seoul & Beijing
Why Work With Us
We pride ourselves on cultivating an environment of collaboration, creativity, and fun! We know where you work can influence how you work, which is why our collaborative office space focuses on community and continuous learning. Our work-hard, play-hard attitude even got us named a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe!
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