Financial Controller overseeing various accounting operations for a technology consulting firm. Managing payroll, accounts management, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
About the role
- Controller overseeing UK operations for billups, a shared services company in Amsterdam. Managing financial activities, compliance, and strategic reporting across the EMEA region.
Responsibilities
- The Controller directly oversees UK entities and supports the Finance Manager EMEA with:
- UK Entity Ownership: Manage all financial activities for the UK businesses, ensuring local operational excellence.
- SSC Supervision: Oversee Shared Service Center activities for UK GL, AP, AR, and reconciliations.
- UK Audit & Tax Coordination: Lead annual audits and tax return preparation with external CPA firms.
- VAT filings: prepare and lead declaration Tax fillings.
- UK Statutory Filings: Prepare for (file) fiscal and statutory reports to authorities.
- GAAP Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to US GAAP, Local GAAP, and regional tax regulations.
- Strategic Reporting: Deliver periodic and annual financial insights and status reports.
- Month-End Delivery: Execute accurate month-end closing, including journal entries and data consolidation.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Support annual budget cycles and lead UK forward-looking financial analysis.
- EMEA Collaboration: Provide regional "cover-up" and support for other EMEA countries to maintain continuity.
- Trend Analysis: Identify financial risks and trends, proactively recommending corrective actions.
- Process Evolution: Implement global financial policies, internal controls, and reporting systems.
- Pro-active ERP Implementation: Contact person within Finance for the UK financial reporting system.
- Problem solver and a solid logic thinker making sure the numbers double checked and add up.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3+ yrs of experience in a Controller or Analyst role and ready for entity ownership; OOH, media, or advertising industry experience preferred.
- Proven experience in UK Entity Management and UK GAAP/compliance.
- Strong foundation in accounting, financial analytics, budgeting and financial reporting
- Analytical mindset and strong technical GL oversight paired with "big-picture" of financial reporting.
- Systems Proficiency: Experience with ERP implementations and advanced financial modeling.
- SSC Savvy: Background in Shared Service Center with expertise in remote team alignment is a pre.
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems and BI applications (preferred).
- Experience working in fast-paced, multinational, multicurrency environments (strong plus).
- Proactive attitude and hands-on team player with a high level of personal accountability and flexible, international mindset.
- Ability to collaborate, communicate and engage effectively with various (global) stakeholders at different levels.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Fluent in written and spoken English; Dutch is a plus.
- Strong ability to prioritize workloads and consistently meet tight deadlines.
- Effective communicator with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to travel abroad on occasion if required.
Benefits
- Well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits (varies by market)
- Generous 401(k) match program (USA) and pension schemes (global markets)
- Annual bonus plans
- Equity grants (specific titles are eligible)
- Generous holiday and paid time off
- Learning & Development offerings
- Paid maternity leave and paternity leave (varies by country)
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