Role overview

BRKZ is a construction-technology startup in Saudi Arabia that operates a digital platform connecting contractors with building-material suppliers. As Financial Controller, you will own all accounting, audit, and financial reporting functions for this rapidly scaling company. This is a hands-on position requiring direct involvement in establishing financial processes, strengthening controls, and developing the finance team rather than a high-level advisory role.

Key responsibilities

Manage the complete accounting function including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, accruals, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and monthly closing processes.
Lead month-end and year-end closing cycles to ensure financial statements are timely, accurate, and complete.
Prepare and review management reports, financial statements, and reporting packages for internal leadership, investors, banks, auditors, and other stakeholders.
Take full ownership of the external audit process, including audit schedule preparation, auditor coordination, resolution of audit findings, and timely delivery of audited statements.
Ensure compliance with all Saudi regulatory requirements including tax, zakat, VAT, withholding tax, e-invoicing, and accounting standards.
Strengthen internal controls across finance, procurement, payments, collections, revenue recognition, inventory, and expense management.
Build and scale finance processes, policies, approval workflows, and reporting structures appropriate for a high-growth startup environment.
Work with business, operations, credit, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure accurate financial data and proper account reflection.
Monitor receivables, payables, collections, working capital, and cash positions while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Identify gaps in systems, controls, and processes and take direct ownership of resolution.
Build, manage, and develop the accounting and finance operations team as the company expands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience as a Financial Controller.
Deep knowledge of Saudi accounting standards, tax, zakat, VAT, audit, and compliance requirements.
Strong technical accounting skills and demonstrated ability to prepare accurate financial statements.
End-to-end experience owning accounting, audit, and reporting functions.
Professional certifications such as SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA are preferred.
Prior experience in startup, scale-up, marketplace, fintech, construction, contracting, or building-materials businesses is highly preferred; construction-sector experience is a strong plus.
Fluency in both Arabic and English.
Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, combined with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset.
Comfort working directly on details and execution, not only managing or reviewing others’ work.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

What makes this role worth considering

You will join a venture-backed startup that has scaled to support $350 million in requests-for-quote and works with major projects including NEOM. The role offers significant independence, responsibility, and the opportunity to shape financial infrastructure from the ground up as the company scales. The position includes stock options and premium health insurance as part of an attractive compensation package.