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FieldguideDirector, Financial Audit, EMEA
Fieldguide seeks a Director of Financial Audit to lead the EMEA region as its primary financial audit voice and scale the platform across the market. The…
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Fieldguide seeks a Director of Financial Audit to lead the EMEA region as its primary financial audit voice and scale the platform across the market. The employer provides an AI-powered automation platform designed for assurance and audit practitioners, backed by notable Silicon Valley investors and used widely by top CPA firms. In this position, the professional will translate ISAs, IFRS, and local regulatory requirements into reliable, AI-driven workflows and oversee…
Job Description
Fieldguide seeks a Director of Financial Audit to lead the EMEA region as its primary financial audit voice and scale the platform across the market. The employer provides an AI-powered automation platform designed for assurance and audit practitioners, backed by notable Silicon Valley investors and used widely by top CPA firms. In this position, the professional will translate ISAs, IFRS, and local regulatory requirements into reliable, AI-driven workflows and oversee methodology, platform localization, and customer success sponsorship for the region.
This role suits an experienced audit leader with strong expertise in the complex EMEA regulatory landscape, excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, and the capacity to establish a regional function from inception. The incumbent will collaborate closely with product, engineering, sales, and customer success teams to guarantee the platform reflects local industry nuances and professional standards. Responsibilities involve partnering with standard-setters, shaping out-of-the-box methodology content, directing AI localization, assisting go-to-market strategies, and providing leadership to growing team members.
Responsibilities
- Define the structure and logic of out-of-the-box methodology content with methodology partners referencing frameworks such as ISA and local standards
- Incorporate partner-provided testing approaches, internal control testing, and industry procedures into the platform library
- Build and manage relationships with EMEA professional bodies, standard-setters, and regulators
- Review and refine engagement templates while incorporating feedback from EMEA practitioners
- Collaborate with AI architects and engineers to translate professional standards into prompts, workflows, and guardrails
- Direct the localization of AI agents and audit workflows for EMEA nuances and regulatory reporting
- Act as the financial audit subject-matter expert for the EMEA go-to-market team, supporting client demos and technical validation sprints
- Serve as the financial audit business sponsor and escalation point for regional customer implementations
- Advise cross-functional leadership on financial audit priorities and recruit, mentor, and develop regional team members
Requirements
- Professional audit qualification including ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent
- Minimum of 8 years of financial audit experience at a public accounting or assurance firm
- Direct experience working with EMEA regulatory and standard-setting bodies
- Strong expertise in auditing standards, audit methodology, and working knowledge of quality control or quality management standards
- Ability to translate professional standards into structured workflows and logic
- Executive presence to lead client presentations directly in front of firm leadership and regulators
Qualifications
- Experience spanning multiple EMEA jurisdictions and international auditing standards
- Background working in audit methodology, quality, or national office roles
- Expertise in international auditing standards and methodologies
- Experience with LLM-based or agentic workflows, prompt design, or AI-enabled audit tooling
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages with meaningful ownership
- Flexible PTO
- 401k
- Wellness benefits starting on the first day
- Technology and work from home reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for the Director, Financial Audit, EMEA role?
The salary for this position is between USD 135,000 and 160,000 per year.
What level of experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have 8 or more years of financial audit experience at a public accounting or assurance firm, alongside a professional audit qualification like ACA, ACCA, CA, or CPA.
Is this a remote role?
The posting does not specify a remote status, though it mentions the position involves representing Fieldguide on customer onsites.
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