Iron Mountain

UKI Cost Controller

In short

This role manages financial controlling and accounting for Iron Mountain's UK & Ireland operations while based in Hungary, covering monthly reporting reconciliation, facilities cost analysis, balance sheet governance, and SOX compliance. The employer is a large multinational providing records management, data centers, and asset lifecycle services. It requires a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent), solid General Ledger close experience in a multinational or shared service environment, and strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX controls.

About the Role
Iron Mountain is seeking an analytical UKI Cost Controller to join our Controlling & Accounting team. In this role, you'll play a key part in safeguarding the financial integrity of our United Kingdom & Ireland operations, ensuring our facilities and operational expenditures run with precision and transparency. Based in Hungary, you will have the opportunity to bring clarity to complex cost structures, partnering across regions to elevate our financial controls and accounting rigor.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
•Financial Performance & Reporting: Review and reconcile monthly performance data from local accounting systems to group consolidation tools, delivering accurate, error-free reporting within strict US reporting timelines.
•Facilities Cost Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and report on key facility expenditures—including rent, utilities, maintenance, and security—while preparing monthly and quarterly budget variance analyses.
•Balance Sheet Governance: Manage facility-related balance sheet accounts, prepayments, and accruals, conducting regular account reconciliations to ensure appropriate cost center and project allocations.
•Internal Controls & SOX Compliance: Support the design, risk monitoring, and certification of SOX internal controls across UKI entities, helping identify and resolve potential accounting discrepancies.
•Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Coordinate with third-party service providers, external auditors, and tax consultants to support statutory financial statements and ensure alignment with both Local GAAP and US GAAP.
What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)
The ideal candidate will have:
•Professional accounting qualification (Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent local certification).
•Solid experience managing General Ledger close processes within a multinational corporation or shared service environment.
•Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX internal control frameworks.
•Practical background in preparing statutory accounts, managing balance sheet reconciliations, and understanding local taxation (including VAT).
•Collaborative problem-solving mindset with the confidence to communicate effectively across matrixed, regional teams.
What We Offer (Benefits)
•Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
•Flexible work options/alternative work options to support work–life balance.
•Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
•Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

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