Financial Controller

A specialized software company that provides an AI-powered Saas platform for information management, document control and project workflows. The company is a growing SaaS company with approximately 110 employees and entities in the Netherlands, the USA, Malaysia, the UAE, and India. The company's activities and platform primarily focus on complex industrial sectors such as energy, oil and gas, construction and utilities. Its customer base includes well-known multinational corporations.

Company Values

Our culture is central to everything we do. We are looking for a colleague who not only shares our values but actively lives them in day-to-day work.

As Financial Controller you are fully responsible for the financial administration of one or more legal entities within the international group. Operating from the Shared Service Center (SSC) in the Netherlands, you manage the complete financial cycle for the countries assigned to you.

You work closely with the CFO, your fellow Financial Controller, and a Senior Business Controller. For entities outside the Netherlands, you coordinate with local accounting firms and advisors who handle statutory compliance and government reporting requirements. The ambition is to progressively bring more activities in-house through the SSC, reducing reliance on external firms over time.

You report directly to the Teamlead/Business Controller and maintain regular contact with internal stakeholders and external advisors across your assigned regions.

End-to-End Financial Administration

• Full ownership of the complete accounting cycle for assigned legal entities: processing purchase invoices, payment runs, generating sales invoices, collections, and general ledger administration
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, deferred revenue, fixed asset entries, transfer pricing entries, and all other relevant entries within the entities
• Execute monthly closings, updating balance sheet specifications and reconcile with general ledger, and foreign currency revaluations
• Review payroll journals in collaboration with HRM, perform payroll reconciliations, and ensure correct posting of salary-related entries in the general ledger
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial records in line with internal policies, accounting standards, and applicable local laws and regulations

Financial Reporting & Close

• Ownership and responsibility of the monthly and annual closing processes for assigned entities
• Prepare management reports and figures for statutory financial statements for international entities in accordance with applicable local GAAP; Dutch entities report under Dutch GAAP and Book 2, Title 9 of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek)
• Contribute to the consolidated monthly group reporting under Dutch GAAP and Book 2, Title 9, including analyses of figures and explanations for mutations in account balances and figures. This responsibility is periodically rotated with the other Financial Controller
• Support all the phases of the annual financial statement audit process and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors
• Maintain accounting documentation, procedures, and supporting schedules (underlying workpapers and reconciliations that substantiate the figures in the financial statements, such as depreciation schedules, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations)

Compliance & International Operations

• Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax requirements (VAT / sales tax filings), in coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Prepare and submit CBS (Statistics Netherlands) statistical reports as required, including the surveys on international trade in services, intra-group transactions, and other mandatory filings
• Coordinate relationships with local accounting firms, tax advisors, and auditors in assigned countries
• Support cash management, payment runs, and working capital optimization
• Identify and escalate risks, inconsistencies, or control gaps in international financial processes
• Update transfer pricing policy in line with changes in the group structure, intercompany transactions, and applicable regulations

Revenue & SaaS Accounting

• Ensure correct processing of subscription billing and revenue recognition in accordance with Dutch GAAP and Book 2, Title 9 BW for Dutch entities and applicable local GAAP for international entities
• Manage deferred revenue and contract-related accounting entries
• Monitor and explain key SaaS performance indicators in collaboration with the CFO
• Act as the finance counterpart for Sales and Professional Services on contract and billing matters

Systems, Application Management & Process Improvement

• Work with financial systems including Exact Globe, Elvy, Workflow4U, Lucanet, and Salesforce
• Act as application owner for one or more finance systems: manage user access, coordinate with vendors, Cloud Ops, and external IT provider, oversee system updates, and ensure data integrity and continuity
• Contribute to automation and optimization of financial processes
• Actively participate in implementation and improvement projects of financial tools
• Support internal control environment appropriate to the size and maturity of the organization

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Coordinate and prepare the annual budget process and periodic forecasts; this responsibility is periodically rotated with the other Financial Controller
• Support the CFO with financial input, analysis, and stakeholder alignment during budgeting cycles
• Upload budget in reporting software (Lucanet) and maintain accuracy of planning data
• Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast

Collaboration & Business Support

• Work closely with the CFO, the other Financial Controller, and the Senior Business Controller
• Collaborate with non-finance stakeholders across the organization
• Translate financial data into clear and practical insights
• Proactively identify opportunities for efficiency, quality improvement, automation, and risk mitigation

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 7+ years of relevant experience in financial accounting or controlling roles
• Proven experience with multi-entity and international administrations
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
• Experience with ERP systems and consolidation software (Exact Global and Lucanet or similar)
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable working with foreign currencies
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong plus

Key Competencies

• Hands-on mentality with end-to-end ownership
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Able to work independently in an international context
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communicator, including with non-financial stakeholders
• Able to manage deadlines during closing cycles
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Team player who contributes to a positive and collaborative team culture

Nice to Have

• Experience in SaaS, technology, or subscription-based business models
• Experience in a scale-up or high-growth environment
• Experience working directly with a CFO or small finance team

• Salary: Gross annual salary upto €85,000 including 8% holiday allowance. The final offer depends on knowledge, experience, and seniority.
• Bonus Scheme: A variable bonus of up to one month’s salary, based on company performance and individual results.
• Pension: Defined contribution pension plan with an employee contribution of 5%.
• 25 vacation days per year based on a full-time contract.
• Travel Allowance: €0.23 per km
• Remote Working: Home office allowance: €2.45 per day. Initial period: 4 days per week at the office and after onboarding: minimum of 3 days per week at the office
• Equipment: Company laptop provided