Senior Finance Controller; Dutch speaker

Overview

Senior Finance Controller – Netherlands (Rijswijk | Hybrid). This role owns the financial controllership activities for two main legal entities in the Netherlands. Hybrid work arrangement is primarily home-based with regular presence required in the Rijswijk office. The role ensures accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Dutch statutory and US GAAP financial reporting and collaborates with colleagues in the Netherlands and with Global Shared Service Centres (Poland and India).

Strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to operate in a multicultural environment are essential.

• Full end-to-end responsibility for the Netherlands entities’ financial statements under Dutch GAAP and US GAAP.
• Lead the external audit process and ensure robust accounting controls and compliance.
• Interpret and implement changes in accounting regulations, adapting internal controls and processes accordingly.
• Act as the local specialist for complex Dutch accounting matters.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to local team members and global shared service partners.
• Oversee and review financial analyses, reconciliations, and reporting packages prepared by the team.
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of the balance sheet, including investigation of complex discrepancies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience (controllership, audit, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Dutch GAAP; CPA certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is a strong advantage.
• Audit experience with a Big Four firm is preferred.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

• Strong proficiency with financial systems and business applications.
• Excellent communication skills with cultural awareness, especially in multinational environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with effective planning and organization.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with remote teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.