Finance Manager (m/f/d)

ph3About Hilo By Aktiia /h3 pHigh blood pressure is the world's most common disease, causing 18M deaths each year. At Hilo by Aktiia, we're building a world where no lives are lost to its effects — with technology that helps people take control of their health. /p h3About Hilo By Aktiia /h3 pHigh blood pressure is the world's most common disease, causing 18M deaths each year. At Hilo by Aktiia, we're building a world where no lives are lost to its effects — with technology that helps people take control of their health. /p h3Role Overview /h3 pAs Finance Manager, you own the integrity of our financial records and help build the accounting backbone that enables Hilo to scale internationally. /p pYou will own the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close across multiple legal entities, Group consolidation, VAT and financial compliance, and the supervision of day-to-day accounting activities. This is a hands‑on role where you will both oversee accounting processes and external providers and investigate complex accounting issues, reconciliations and transactions yourself. /p pYou will also help make Finance more scalable by using automation and AI to reduce repetitive work, strengthen controls and move towards exception‑based accounting processes. /p pYou report to the VP Finance and work closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, Growth and People, as well as external accountants, tax advisors and auditors across several jurisdictions. /p h3Core Responsibilities /h3 h3Accounting Financial Close /h3 ul liOwn the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process across the Group /li liCoordinate accounting across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions, ensuring consistent practices and timely reporting /li liSupervise the day-to-day accounting activities of a two‑person team, covering revenue, COGS, inventory, payroll, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and general ledger accounting /li liReview journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting documentation and balance sheet accounts, ensuring outstanding items are investigated and resolved /li liMaintain the closing calendar, responsibilities and controls, including appropriate cut‑off and accounting treatment across entities /li liContinuously improve the speed, quality and reliability of the close /li liAct as a key Finance contact for annual audits and reviews and provide required financial information and documentation /li liPartner closely with the FPA team to ensure timely, accurate and consistent financial reporting and a clear understanding of financial performance /li /ul h3Group Consolidation /h3 ul liOwn monthly Group consolidation across multiple entities and currencies /li liManage intercompany entries, reconciliations and eliminations /li liReview foreign currency translation and other consolidation adjustments /li liMaintain the Group consolidation structure and consistency between local accounting and Group reporting /li /ul h3VAT, Tax Compliance /h3 ul liCoordinate VAT compliance across the countries in which the Group operates and sells its products, including supervision of VAT returns and reconciliations /li liEnsure correct VAT treatment of D2C, B2B, ecommerce and subscription transactions /li liCoordinate other indirect tax obligations, including GST and sales tax where applicable /li liSupport corporate income tax filings, tax provisions and other local tax requirements with external advisors /li liMaintain the compliance calendar and ensure financial and tax obligations are completed accurately and on time /li liSupport transfer pricing, intercompany recharges and related documentation where required /li /ul h3Systems, Data Controls /h3 ul liOwn accounting and financial reporting processes within NetSuite and investigate system and accounting issues through to resolution /li liImprove automation across reconciliations, consolidation, reporting and recurring accounting activities /li liEnsure accurate financial data flows from ecommerce, logistics, payroll, banking and other operational systems into Finance /li liIdentify process weaknesses and implement practical solutions /li liDocument key Finance processes and accounting policies and ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails /li /ul h3AI, Automation Process Improvement /h3 ul liMake AI and automation a core part of Finance operations, reducing manual work and enabling the team to focus on exceptions, judgement and higher‑value activities /li liIdentify and automate recurring accounting, closing, reconciliation and compliance activities /li liDesign AI‑enabled workflows for areas such as balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany matching, VAT reviews, transaction classification, closing controls and anomaly detection /li liDevelop an exception‑based approach where systems identify transactions and balances requiring human review /li liUse AI to investigate financial data, identify unusual transactions and accelerate root‑cause analysis while maintaining human oversight /li liBuild reusable Finance workflows, agents and controls rather than relying on one‑off analyses /li liEnsure appropriate controls, documentation, data protection and human validation for AI‑enabled processes /li liMeasure impact through improvements such as shorter closing timelines, fewer manual reconciliations, reduced errors and increased Finance capacity /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 h3Background Experience /h3 h3Essential /h3 ul li5+ years of experience in accounting, audit (Big 4), financial controlling or a similar Finance role, ideally in an international environment /li liStrong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of PL, balance sheet and cash flow accounting /li liHands‑on experience owning or coordinating monthly and annual financial closings /li liExperience with multiple legal entities and intercompany accounting /li liStrong understanding of financial controls and audit requirements /li liExperience working with ERP systems and investigating transactions directly within the system /li liStrong Excel / Google Sheets skills and confidence working with large financial datasets /li liExcellent written and spoken English /li liA hands‑on, ownership‑driven approach and the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes /li liInterest in using AI, automation and new technologies to improve Finance processes and reduce manual work /li /ul h3Nice to Have /h3 ul liCPA, ACCA, ACA, Swiss Certified Expert in Accounting and Controlling or equivalent qualification /li liExperience with NetSuite and Aleph /li liExperience with multi‑entity and multi‑currency consolidation /li liExperience in an international scale‑up or fast‑growing company /li liExperience with VAT compliance across several European jurisdictions /li liExperience with US sales tax, Australian GST or other international indirect tax regimes /li liExperience with inventory accounting and product COGS /li liExperience with AI, workflow automation, data analytics or other Finance automation tools /li /ul h3What Success Looks Like /h3 h3In Your First 90 Days /h3 pb30 days: /b Understand the Group structure, accounting setup, close process, key reporting and compliance requirements. /p pb60 days: /b Own the monthly close, consolidation and VAT calendar, and identify key process and automation opportunities. /p pb90 days: /b Own the Group close and consolidation end to end, with reconciliations and compliance under control and the first automation or AI workflow live. /p h3After 6-12 Months /h3 pClosing and compliance are accurate and predictable, key reconciliations and audits run efficiently, and Finance increasingly relies on automated controls and AI‑driven workflows to operate more efficiently and scale with the business. /p h3What Makes You A Great Fit /h3 h3At Hilo by Aktiia, our values guide everything we do: /h3 h3Move the Needle /h3 p— You focus on what drives real impact. You understand that reliable financial information is fundamental to good decision‑making and take accountability for the quality of the numbers from transaction through to consolidated reporting. /p h3Move Fast, Learn, Refine /h3 p— You work with urgency and purpose, balancing speed with accuracy. You continuously improve the way Finance operates, experiment with better tools and processes, and solve root causes rather than accepting repetitive manual work. /p h3Team First /h3 p— You collaborate effectively with colleagues, auditors, accountants and advisors across countries and functions. You build trust by being reliable, clear and constructive, while maintaining high standards for financial accuracy and compliance. /p h3Why Join Us? /h3 ul liHilo by Aktiia is becoming one of the most important med‑tech companies, and you can be part of this exciting story /li liWork on a mission that matters: transforming cardiovascular health at global scale /li liBe part of a high‑impact, fast‑growing, and venture‑backed scale‑up company /li liCollaborate with a diverse, passionate, and talented team /li liCompetitive compensation and equity program, and other benefits (depending on location) /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr