What you will do * Own the monthly close across the group, with clear cut-offs and intercompany balances reconciled first. * Run bank, card, Shopify and Stripe payout reconciliations, AP/AR and expense controls across entities and currencies (EUR, USD, JPY, GBP). * Own inventory valuation, landed costs and cost of goods sold for book print runs and retail stock, including reconciliation of third-party warehouse and wholesale costs. * Build project and client profitability reporting for our creative engagements (production, travel, freelance fees). * Deliver a clear monthly management pack, with cash and liquidity forecasting, to the COO and founder. * Maintain the group chart of accounts and cost-centre logic, and help us choose the right reporting and consolidation tools. * Be the first point of contact for our external accountants and tax advisors in each region, and keep their scope lean and well defined. * Flag anomalies, margin drift, or cash-conversion issues before they become problems. Requirements * Formal accountancy training (for example dottore commercialista, ACCA, CPA,



ACA or equivalent). * Proven experience as a financial controller or finance manager. * Hands-on experience in an inventory-based business (physical products, COGS, third-party logistics). * Multi-entity and multi-currency experience, including intercompany reconciliations. * Fluency with modern cloud accounting tools (Xero or QuickBooks Online) and strong Excel / Google Sheets skills. * Fluent English; Italian is a strong plus. * Discretion and judgment: you will handle sensitive financial data, and you are comfortable giving founders a clear one-page answer. Nice to have * Experience in a professional services or creative agency business. * Experience with Shopify and payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Wise). * Familiarity with Dutch or Italian GAAP and with US LLC or Japanese GK reporting through advisors. * Partita IVA / independent consultant structure. Benefits * Fractional / free

📌 Fractional Financial Controller (Milano)
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📍 Milano