Job Description

RM Sotheby's is the world's largest collector car auction house, selling over US $1billion annually through live auctions and private sales. With offices across the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Europe, we operate in a fast-paced, highly transactional, and truly global environment.


We are seeking a Finance Controller, Europe & Middle East, to lead finance operations across 8 legal entities spanning Europe and the Middle East. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives on complexity, enjoys continuous learning, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to get into the details.


The Role


You will own financial close, reporting, controls, and compliance while collaborating closely with global finance leadership and regional teams to drive consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities

Lead monthly and annual close for all Europe & ME entities Prepare, review, and approve consolidated and entity-level financial statements (GAAP/IFRS) Oversee auction accounting, including settlements, VAT, and reporting (~100 transactions per auction cycle) Lead all external, internal, statutory, and tax audits Review and approve journal entries, AP/AR, fixed assets, and bank transactions Oversee multi-currency cash management, banking, and payroll (~50 employees) Manage tax, VAT, and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions Work with various local finance advisors to prepare local accounts and tax reporting Design and maintain strong internal controls and oversee finance systems Lead and develop a team of 3 finance professionals Support budgeting, forecasting, and cross-regional initiatives

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on finance leader who loves continuous learning and new challenges Comfortable diving deep into accounting systems, processes, and transactions Experienced in multi-entity, multi-currency, and cross-border environments Advanced knowledge of European VAT is a strong asset for the role Collaborative, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

If you're energized by complex global operations and want to play a key role in a distinctive, high-profile business, we'd love to hear from you.