Director of Finance & Control Europe

Sowelo Consulting; Rotterdam; Sur place; EUR 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus

Stock options

Hybrid work model (1–2 days in office)

Résumé du poste

Sowelo Consulting is helping a rapidly growing SaaS software company recruit a Director of Finance & Control Europe. You will lead regional Accounting and Billing teams across multiple entities and own the month-end close under US GAAP and IFRS.

Reporting to global accounting leadership, you will coordinate with tax and commercial stakeholders, manage outsourced partners, drive process improvements, and support potential M&A activity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of international accounting/finance experience.
• Experience at a US-listed company preferred.
• At least 3 years in a formal people-management role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Working knowledge of European VAT and corporate tax compliance.
• Proficient in general ledger management and accounting operations.
• Experience overseeing billing, AR, and collections.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent Dutch and good English, both spoken and written.
• Professional accounting qualification preferred; acquisitions/ integrations bonus.

Responsabilités

• Lead European Accounting and Billing teams across multiple entities.
• Own timely, accurate month-end close under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Coordinate with global accounting, tax, and commercial stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and VAT requirements.
• Oversee annual reports and statutory filings across Europe.
• Review VAT returns and manage indirect tax obligations.
• Manage outsourced accounting partners and external firms.
• Lead end-to-end billing: invoicing, AR, collections, and reconciliations.
• Support M&A activity and post-acquisition integration affecting Europe.
• Drive process improvements and system initiatives.

Connaissances

Leadership

People management

Analytical skills

Financial controls

Discretion and confidentiality

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Formation

HBO degree in economics

Professional accounting qualification (RA/CPA)

Outils

Oracle

Description du poste

Are you ready to shape the future of European accounting operations?

Are you an empowering leader who develops high-performing teams?

Great, then please read on as we have a job for you

You could join our clients rapidly growing SaaS software company which operates on a global scale. We're looking for a Director of Finance & Control Europe to join the European team.

You will lead the regional Accounting and Billing teams. You will oversee six legal entities across Western and Central/Eastern Europe. Reporting to global accounting leadership, you will own the month-end close for the region and make sure reporting is accurate under both US GAAP and local standards. You will also make sure receivables and collections stay healthy. You will manage several outsourced accounting partners and work closely with global finance, tax, and commercial stakeholders.

Your tasks will include:

• Lead, coach, and develop the European Accounting and Billing teams, including goal setting, workload planning, and performance management.
• Own a timely, accurate month-end close for the European entities, including multi-element revenue recognition under US GAAP and IFRS, journal entry review, and SOX-compliant account reconciliations.
• Work with the global accounting team to coordinate the wider regional close and contribute to global close oversight.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and Dutch and other local statutory requirements.
• Oversee annual reports and statutory filings across Europe, working closely with the global tax function.
• Review and reconcile VAT returns, and make sure indirect tax obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Manage relationships with external accounting firms that provide outsourced accounting and compliance support.
• Lead the end-to-end billing function: invoicing, accounts receivable, AR ageing, cash application, and AR subledger-to-GL reconciliation.
• Drive collections by monitoring overdue balances, escalating aged items, and working with commercial teams to resolve disputes and reduce DSO.
• Oversee the execution and review of internal controls, working with SOX and process colleagues.
• Work with FP&A, Risk, Financial Reporting, and Controllership to resolve complex accounting matters.
• Support M&A activity and post-acquisition integration affecting the European entities.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement, systems, and strategic finance initiatives.

To be a good fit for the Director of Finance & Control Europe role, you will have:

• HBO degree in an economics-related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in an international environment, including time at a US-listed company.
• At least 3 years in a formal people-management role.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, including financial controls.
• Working knowledge of European VAT and corporate tax compliance, and confidence coordinating with tax teams and external advisors.
• Solid background in general ledger management and accounting operations.
• Hands-on experience overseeing billing, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Strong IT affinity; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent Dutch and good English, both spoken and written.
• A high level of discretion with confidential information.
• A collaborative, proactive style with strong organisational and analytical skills and close attention to detail.
• A professional accounting qualification (RA, CPA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience in organisations that have grown through acquisitions or integrations is a bonus.

Reasons to join:

• You will be part of the team that drives the digital transformation of supply chain industry
• You will join the company that combines innovation with corporate social responsibility
• Being a part of a global brand that is evolving in customer-centric projects
• Hybrid work model where you can go into the office 1 - 2 days per week
• Bonus and Stock options as part of the package