Eoin Hession

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SVP, Global Controller at Create Music Group

United States

Overview

Eoin Hession is a seasoned finance executive with a track record of scaling accounting operations at high-growth tech companies like Medely, Recharge Payments, and Airbnb. He specializes in financial system transformations, particularly from QuickBooks to NetSuite, and has repeatedly led successful inaugural Big 4 audits. Eoin holds an MA from Trinity College Dublin and is a Fellow of the ACCA.

His role as a board member for several of Airbnbs European legal entities gave him unique experience in navigating international regulatory and governance issues.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Curious

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Finance System Modernization
He has led multiple system conversions from QuickBooks/Xero to NetSuite and has implemented platforms like Airbase, FloQast, and Vendr to build world-class financial ecosystems.
Audit Readiness
At both Medely and Recharge Payments, he successfully owned the company's first-ever financial statement audit by a Big 4 firm, achieving clean opinions with no adjustments.
Scaling Accounting Teams
He consistently hires for key finance roles, including technical accounting, finance systems, and payroll, to support rapid domestic and international company growth.

Media Appearances

Eoin has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
SVP, Global Controller at Create Music Group
10-2022 - 1-2025
VP Accounting, Controller at Medely
6-2020 - 10-2022
Senior Director, Controller at Recharge Payments
7-2018 - 6-2020
Head of Global Financial Shared Services at Airbnb
12-2013 - 6-2020
Board Member, Several EMEA Legal Entities at Airbnb

Education

1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) mod from Trinity College Dublin
Master of Arts - MA from Trinity College Dublin

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Exp : 22 Location : United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : SVP, Global Controller at Create Music Group
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Insights For Selling To Eoin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eoin is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eoin

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eoin move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Eoin take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Eoin

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