Controller

Role description

Looking for a great challenge at a well-established international manufacturing company? We are currently looking for a Controller / Senior Accountant to lead the accounting operations in the BeNeLux region. This is a hands‑on managerial role, ideal for a finance professional with strong experience in manufacturing, small team leadership and international (global) reporting.

Role

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 are 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.
• Someone who, due to the way of working and developments, prefers working on‑site 4‑5 days/week (mandatory).

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
• Salary depending on experience up to €90.000 (all‑in)