SumUp is a leading global fintech company committed to levelling the playing field for small businesses.We empower over 4 million merchants in 36 markets worldwide with simple, affordable tools to manage payments, business finances, and customer relationships.

Our Global Record-to-Report (R2R) team is the backbone of SumUp’s financial integrity. We make sure every transaction across more than 30 legal entities is properly reflected, compliant, and auditable. Spread across Sofia, São Paulo, and Santiago, the team thrives on collaboration, process excellence, and a genuine passion for solving complex accounting challenges. We’re not a shared service centre — we’re an embedded, strategic partner to the business. You’ll be joining a close-knit, international group of finance professionals who care deeply about accuracy, automation, and making a measurable impact on SumUp’s growth story.

This is a pivotal leadership role in our global finance organisation. You’ll be the link between our operational accounting teams and senior finance leadership, ensuring that every decision is grounded in reliable, real-time financial data. This role offers the opportunity to not only run the core closing processes but also shape the way our finance organisation operates in the future.

• Lead and develop a global team of R2R accountants (10+ colleagues across 3 locations).
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial closings across 30+ legal entities.
• Coordinate global audit and statutory reporting processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with Controlling, Tax, Treasury, ERP, Procurement, and People Ops to ensure smooth accounting for new business initiatives.
• Drive automation initiatives (e.g., payroll posting automation, intercompany reconciliations, and transfer pricing improvements).
• Champion continuous improvement, process standardisation, and team development across regions.

• You have 8+ years of finance experience, with increasing responsibility and scope.
• You’ve successfully led international accounting or R2R teams.
• You hold a professional qualification such as ACCA, CMA, or equivalent.
• You bring strong technical expertise in IFRS/GAAP and a proven track record in financial reporting and audit readiness.
• You’re confident navigating complex multi-entity environments and thrive on building scalable, automated processes.
• You lead with empathy, set clear expectations, and coach teams to grow and perform.
• You’re fluent in English and communicate with clarity and impact.

• Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion – be part of a workplace where everyone’s perspective is valued and respected.
• Enrolment in our VSOP program – own a stake in SumUp’s success.
• 25 days of paid leave (plus an extra day per year of service, up to 35) and public holidays.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance, including dental coverage.
• Stay active with on-site yoga and a co-sponsored Multisport card.
• Tax-free meal vouchers and Re:Benefits platform flexibility.
• Free shuttle buses connecting to Joliot-Curie metro station.
• Family-friendly support, including daycare subsidies and baby bonuses.
• Break4me: enjoy a 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service.

We believe in the everyday hero.

Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we create powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help them run their businesses. With a founder’s mentality and a 'team-first’ attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America and the United States work together to ensure that the small business owners we partner with can be successful doing what they love.

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. SumUp will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.

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