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# Group Controller at DEPT®

- **Company:** DEPT®
- **Location:** Skopje, North Macedonia
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dept/jobs/8176747

## Job description

Hybrid

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

## JOB PURPOSE

Do you want to work at one of the fastest-growing digital agencies worldwide? And does ‘out of the box thinking’ tick that last box for you? Then we want to have you on board!

We are looking for a Group Controller who will work closely with all finance-oriented disciplines within the company to join us this year.

## FINANCE AT DEPT®:

- A group of Finance enthusiasts with a global footprint;
- A very diverse team with different levels of education & professional experience. Some team members have been here since the foundation of DEPT®, others joined no more than a month ago;
- Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
- If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
- Projects that work as well for you as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
- We strive to support the company’s stakeholders with meaningful advice and counseling;
- Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy & ambition of a global scaling company.

## WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial reporting to stakeholders - including ad hoc reporting;
- Serve as the group-wide subject matter expert for IFRS compliance, performing technical reviews, drafting position papers, and providing global finance training.
- Proactively supporting local finance teams to ensure quality reporting;
- Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close reporting process for the area scope, working closely with the appropriate stakeholders (local finance teams, FP&A, tax, valuation);
- Execute the performance of review and analysis on group entities and reports. Including follow-up on recommendations and reporting queries;
- Execute the preparation of the consolidated annual report together with a team;
- Establish, implement and monitor the group's finance policies and procedures/ practices incorporating accounting policies, including compliance with post acquisition accounting adjustments;
- Support the group finance processing operation, driving efficiency through process improvement and standardization. This includes the execution of internal controls applicable to the group control team and serving as a point of contact for control compliance related to the group reporting process;
- Interface with external auditors for annual audits, including preparation of required disclosure notes and documentation as well as alignment on timeline;
- Execute the statutory audit preparation of corporate entities to ensure timely filing and quality assurance.

## WHAT YOU'll BRING

- Master’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field;
- 8+ years of working experience;
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge, with the ability to tackle complex accounting topics (IFRS);
- Eye for detail and diligence to ensure accuracy of systems and processes;
- Experience with consolidated accounting & (external) reporting, experience with IFRS is a must;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Candidates should be organized and demonstrate the ability to work on a number of complex areas at the same time;
- Curious self-starter who consistently takes the initiative to address questions and build new processes;
- A strong work ethic, ability to meet deadlines;
- Ability (and willingness) to handle peaks and down time during the closing cycles;
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
- Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization. Organizational sensitivity, international experience is an asset;
- Clear communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts in an understandable manner and present complex problems and matching solutions;
- Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor.

## WHAT YOU'll GET

- Hybrid working.
- Monthly public transportation card as part of our ongoing effort to protect the environment.
- Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform and access to private health insurance.
- Health and wellness benefits through a Sportmaster card with which you may do sports activities each day in different locations.
- Profit-sharing bonuses at the end of each year along with a referral bonus upon each successful hire.
- Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4pm on a Friday (more details about the office life can be found here);
- A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified [B Corp® since 2021](https://www.deptagency.com/en-gb/insight/dept-is-a-certified-b-corporation/) and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
- Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
- The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
- Global annual [DEPT® Cares Month](https://www.deptagency.com/dept-cares-day-2023/) in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

## DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts [here](https://www.deptagency.com/the-good-company/).

## About DEPT®

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DEPT® is a global digital agency that combines technology and marketing to help ambitious brands grow faster.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by The Carlyle Group)
- **Headquarters**: Amsterdam, Netherlands (global HQ; 30+ offices across 5 continents)
- **Founded**: 1996 (founded as TamTam; rebranded to DEPT® in 2019)
- **Founders**: Paul Manuel and Bart Manuel (founded TamTam, the predecessor agency)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Digital Agency, Technology, Marketing, Commerce, AI
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise (clients include Google Store, KFC, Beats by Dre, Patagonia, Lego, YouTube, National Geographic, Meta, Adidas, Microsoft, Hulu, Supercell, Tomorrowland)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To be the best agency for the world, not just in the world. A certified B Corporation, they aim to pioneer tech and marketing while balancing purpose and profit.

## Products & Services
- **Integrated Agency Services**: A 50-50 blend of technology and marketing services, including strategy, creative, data, and media.
- **DEPT®/AI**: A dedicated AI practice launched in 2023, with 50% of revenue now AI-enabled.
- **Commerce Services**: Recognized by Forrester as a top 10 Commerce Services Provider.
- **Specialized Studios**: Includes BASIC/DEPT®, Hello Monday/DEPT®, STUDIO DUMBAR/DEPT®, and Dogstudio/DEPT®—each with unique creative and technical specialties.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed; backed by The Carlyle Group (partnership announced in 2023).
- **Key Metric**: Over 4,000 employees (Depsters) across 30+ offices in 5 continents.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Carlyle Group (strategic partner), Waterland Private Equity (historical partner). Key clients include Google, Meta, Microsoft, Lego, Adidas, Patagonia, and KFC.
- **Growth Signals**: 30 acquisitions since 2015; named Webby Agency of the Year 2022, 2023, 2024; Campaign Digital Innovation Agency of the Year 2023; launched Asia Pacific operations in 2021; 50% AI-enabled revenue; 85+ nationalities and 50+ languages spoken in-house.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Partner-led model**: 200+ owners with "skin in the game," ensuring entrepreneurial accountability and long-term client relationships.
- **Global scale with craft depth**: 4,000+ digital specialists available as one integrated team across all time zones.
- **B Corp & Climate Label certified**: First global agency to become a Certified B Corporation, with a strong focus on sustainability and social impact.
- **Award-winning track record**: Consistently recognized as Agency of the Year by Webby and Lovie Awards.
- **50-50 tech/marketing split**: Rarer in the industry, enabling full 360-degree client solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI integration**: Deep investment in DEPT®/AI to embed AI into all service lines (50% of revenue already AI-enabled).
- **Global expansion**: Continued growth through acquisitions and new market entries (e.g., Asia Pacific, Americas).
- **Sustainability & Impact**: Active impact strategy focused on four pillars: Impactful Work, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Community, and Climate.
- **Talent development**: Heavy investment in learning ("DEPT®/YOU" curated learning experiences) and internal mobility.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "inclusive, supportive, open" with a strong emphasis on diversity (85+ nationalities), equity, and inclusion. Certified B Corporation with a clear purpose.
- **Flexibility**: Open to discussing flexible and hybrid working arrangements to achieve work/life balance.
- **Benefits**: Health and wellness benefits, DEPT®/CARES (annual day of giving), DEPT® Festival (all-expenses-paid global gathering), and DEPT®/YOU (curated learning experiences for personal and professional growth).
- **Global opportunities**: Ability to work from offices across 5 continents, with a strong internal mobility ethos.
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on pioneering, innovation, and craft; 50-50 tech/marketing split means engineers and technologists are core to the business.
- **Notable perks**: Climate Label company (100% climate neutral, 37% renewable energy), strong sustainability focus, and community impact programs.

## Sources
1. [DEPT® Careers Page](https://www.deptagency.com/careers/)
2. [DEPT® Homepage](https://www.deptagency.com/)
3. [DEPT® About Us](https://www.deptagency.com/about-us/)
4. [DEPT® Culture Page](https://www.deptagency.com/en-in/culture/)
5. [DEPT® Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dept)

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