Controller, Kraken.tech
$175-200k
+ Equity Options
End-to-end, AI powered operating system for utilities
Job no longer available
End-to-end, AI powered operating system for utilities
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$175-200k
+ Equity Options
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make a big green dent in the universe by helping utilities transform their operations to improve the lives of 1 billion people by accelerating the energy transition.
Role
Who you are
- This is a senior-level role, ideal for someone who enjoys building from the ground up, thrives on autonomy, and brings strong technical finance expertise
- We’re looking for a confident and proactive finance leader with strong technical skills and a track record of working in high-growth or international environments
- A recognized accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Deep understanding of IFRS and regional GAAP (US)
- Experience in tax, payroll, and compliance requirements
- Background in managing or building finance teams
- Previous work in SaaS or tech-driven environments is highly desirable
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with tools like NetSuite is a plus
- Able to work from our NYC Office
What the job involves
- Our Finance team is at the forefront of enabling our business to scale with control and confidence across regions
- Working closely with our teams in Customer Success, Delivery, and Operations, we ensure financial integrity while driving strategic decision-making
- This role joins a high-impact team that supports global expansion, including our key markets in the US, Europe and APAC, and will play a crucial role in setting up the finance function from the ground up in the US
- We’re looking for a Controller to take ownership of our US finance operations and support broader regional activities
- In this role, you’ll set up and lead a small regional finance team, develop core processes, ensure compliance with local regulations, and contribute to financial reporting and strategic decision-making
- You’ll be at the center of creating a high-functioning finance function that enables the business to operate confidently and compliantly in the US and beyond
- Lead the establishment and day-to-day running of the finance function for the US region
- Assist with US GAAP technical advice and reporting for the US and other businesses within the Group, including audits
- Manage a small team, including a Senior Accountant and indirect reports (e.g. Accounts Payable)
- Work closely with the people operations team to ensure employee requirements are met
- Ensure local compliance across tax, payroll, reporting, and regulatory filings
- Manage cashflow and treasury operations
- Own month-end and year-end reporting activities
- Partner with internal teams to support project delivery and align finance with business milestones
- Work with external stakeholders and clients on contract support and financial processes
- Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable finance systems and tools
- Collaborate with other regional finance leads to drive global consistency and process improvement
Our take
Kraken is an AI-powered platform for utilities, helping energy, water, and telecom companies automate their operations and improve customer service. Its an end-to-end solution making it easier for utilities to improve and cut costs while also enhancing their service quality.
Its success speaks for itself too, with clients like EDF, Tokyo Gas, and Octopus Energy. With over 60M customer accounts managed across 30 countries, Kraken is making waves by reducing operational costs by 40%, proving its ability to deliver results.
Most recently, the company acquired Jedlix, a leader in smart EV charging. This deal expands Kraken's ability to offer smarter, greener charging solutions and is a sure way for the company to see even more success as it continues to scale globally.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
17 people
Nina Möger, Transformation Director
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2019
$0.2m
GRANT
Dec 2017
$7.6m
SERIES A
Total funding: $8.8m
Company benefits
- Equity option scheme: Everyone who works at Kraken owns a part of the business with shares in the Octopus Energy Group. So as the company grows we all benefit
- Holidays: We don't count your holiday days. We trust everyone to work hard and take as much time off as they need
- Flexible working: We're happy for you to work in a way that's best for you. Need to pick the kids up from school or work from home? That's not a problem. It's important to us that everyone has a positive work-life balance
- Free breakfast: Our offices are always stocked with fresh fruit, breakfast, snacks, great coffee and soft drinks. Weekly on a Friday we all get together (including virtually) for company updates and drinks
- For parents: We can arrange access to tax free childcare, as well as maternity and paternity pay
- Team events and activities: Participate in team events and cohesion activities to build stronger connections
Company values
- Freedom & Responsibility
- Get Sh*t Done
- Customer Obsessed
Company HQ
Fitzrovia, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Amir Orad
(CEO)Amir joined Kraken in 2024 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the CEO and Chairman at Sisense for over 8 years. They also worked at NICE Actimize for over 7 years, serving as the CEO for 4.
James Eddison
(Co-Founder & CTO)Experienced CTO having previously served at Tangent Comminutions, Tangent Labs, and Clairpoint.
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