For our client in Amsterdam we are seeking a proactive and results-driven Senior Controller (m/v/x) to oversee accounting, compliance, and regulatory functions, while spearheading process improvement initiatives. This role involves collaborating with onshore and offshore business/finance teams, including transactional teams, centers of excellence, and colleagues worldwide. As a visible figure, you'll engage with senior leadership and collaborate across all levels and functions within the organization.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Controller in Amsterdam:

• Ensure accurate accounting of NL entities, collaborating with finance for management reporting and transaction recording
• Manage all aspects of NL accounting, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, impairment analysis, intercompany transactions, and contingent liabilities
• Oversee timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close and financial reporting
• Ensure high-quality filing of NL legal entities' statutory filings, including audit management and review of US GAAP to NL GAAP statutory balances
• Implement internal controls over financial reporting in the NL, including group consolidation under US GAAP and statutory filings under local GAAP
• Participate in M&A, integration, legal entity rationalization, restructuring, and other strategic initiatives
• Uphold a tone of ethics, integrity, excellence, and collaboration within the senior management team
• Communicate effectively with senior members of EMEA and corporate

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in Big 4 Audit Firms or equivalent industry
• Proficiency in managing accounting processes and statutory filing requirements under Netherlands local GAAP
• Expertise in technical accounting areas such as Revenue Recognition, Leases, Partnership Accounting
• Familiarity with OTC, PTP, and RTR processes
• Experience managing direct and indirect reports, both onshore and offshore
• Strong understanding of accounting consolidations in a multinational environment
• Ability to work across a matrix, multinational organization with complex legal entity structures
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple workstreams, and meet deadlines
• Track record of addressing process improvements and driving change
• Excellent spoken and written English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus
• Eligibility to work legally in the Netherlands

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACCA certification highly desirable
• Six Sigma Green Belt or above
• Experience with systems implementations, legal entity rationalizations, SOX compliance, and relevant applications like Workday and HFM

Soft Skills:

• Excellent listening skills and high social intelligence
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Resilient, flexible, and adaptable approach to work
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude with high energy
• Ability to collaborate across cultures, time zones, and geographies
• Effective presentation and communication skills, including with executive management

Interested?

Are you the Senior Controller our client is looking for? Please apply today.

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