A well-established international manufacturing company is seeking a Controller / Sr. Accountant to leadits accounting operations in the Benelux region. This is a hands-on managerial role ideal for a finance professional with strong experience in manufacturing accounting, small team leadership, and global reporting.
As the most senior accounting professional in the Benelux region, you’ll manage a small team and oversee all day-to-day accounting, tax, inventory, and reporting functions. You’ll report locally to the Regional GM and functionally to the Global Controller at headquarters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, taxes, and inventory.
- Supervise and support a small team of junior accountants.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and submit reporting under IAS.
- Oversee sales & use tax compliance and support year-end tax filings.
- Manage physical inventory reporting, overhead allocation, and write-offs.
- Coordinate with HQ finance on consolidation and intercompany transactions.
- Maintain internal controls and ensure reporting accuracy.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing at least one direct report.
- Solid knowledge of inventory accounting and cost allocation.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.
- Strong understanding of the local tax compliance (sales/use and annual filings).
- Familiarity with IAS and IFRS reporting and working with global HQ.
Why Join?
- Key finance role in a growing European operation
- International company with strong support from global HQ
- Opportunity to build and lead processes in a stable environment
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Answering all of the questions below is mandatory to proceed with your application.
- How many years of accounting/controlling experience do you have in a manufacturing environment specifically?
- Have you managed or supervised at least one direct report? If yes, how many people and for how long?
- Which ERP system(s) have you worked with, and how would you rate your Excel proficiency (basic/intermediate/advanced)?
- Have you previously worked with a global/regional HQ on consolidation or intercompany transactions?
- This is a fully onsite role in Tilburg, Netherlands — are you able to work onsite full-time?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the Netherlands / do you hold an EU work permit? (If not, please specify your visa status.)
- What language(s) do you speak fluently, and what is your Dutch proficiency level (if any)?
- What is your earliest possible start date?
- What is your expected gross salary for this role? (Please specify monthly or annual.)
Work Location: In person
