Financial Controller - Group Reporting & Compliance

Company Description

TOPdesk is an internationally growing software and consultancy company and the creator of the best service management tool in the Netherlands. With over 700 colleagues in 8 countries, we work together every day to make our customers’ services better, smarter and more fun.

TOPdesk is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to support the execution of global accounting operations with a focus on consolidation, internal control frameworks and external audit management. This role will report to the VP Global Controller, and will play a critical part in building a global, well‑controlled, and scalable finance function that supports both strategic growth and operational precision.

In this role, we are looking for someone who has strong experience and can take ownership of the following areas:

• Preparing consolidated financial statements in a multicurrency environment
• Partnering cross‑functionally to ensure end‑to‑end financial accuracy
• Overseeing internal and external reporting, including preparation of lender reporting packages and coordination with FP&A.
• Supporting statutory and tax filing requirements across international entities.

• Managing the audit process, including preparing audited financial statements and PBC documentation.
• Ensuring audit readiness and serving as the primary contact for auditors

• Leading the implementation and management of the internal control framework.
• Promoting standardisation and automation within accounting operations.
• Developing global accounting policies and procedures and overseeing global close governance
• Assisting with the implementation and optimisation of Netsuite ERP and other financial systems.

In this role, you will report directly to and partner up with the VP Global Controller.

• Chartered Accountant required
• Big 4 or national firm audit experience
• 5‑10 years of progressive accounting experience in a global, PE‑backed company
• Experience managing consolidation processes in a multicurrency environment
• Strong experience managing internal controls and driving improvements
• Deep understanding of Dutch GAAP / IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Strong experience with modern financial systems; experience with Netsuite is a strong plus
• Knowledge about sales tax, income tax & transfer pricing is a plus
• Demonstrated success leading global close and internal control programmes
• Strong communicator, collaborator, and operator across time zones and cultures
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required.

• Competitive base salary and profit sharing scheme
• Flexible working and healthy work‑life balance
• Learning budget equivalent to 10% of your basic salary
• Generous pension scheme with company contributions up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Private health insurance options
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and tech scheme
• 15 fully paid sick days, 5 days paid parental/carer leave, and 2 volunteering days
• 26 days of paid annual leave (plus public holidays) and your birthday off
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Unlimited career support