EMEA Operations Controller & Finance Automation Lead

Flexport; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily catered lunches

Commuting expenses covered

Health insurance

Pension plan

Equity program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

25 vacation days

Office in Amsterdam

Job summary

Flexport in Amsterdam, part of the EMEA Accounting team, seeks an Operations Controller to lead accounting, control and finance automation across 15+ countries. The role demands strong financial reporting, VAT expertise and judgment under pressure while coordinating across time zones.

You will own monthly close timeliness, OPEX management, and drive automation within ERP. The position offers a chance to shape modern finance operations in a fast-growing multinational.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and operational finance experience in a high-growth company.
• Experience in multinational settings with cross-border reporting.
• Strong background in GAAP, financial reporting and ERP systems.
• Proven experience applying VAT rules and VAT accounting across Europe.
• Top level proficiency with automated finance tools and data stacks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full monthly close timeliness, completeness and accuracy across a growing multi-entity footprint.
• Ensure accuracy of local Revenue and COGS, including transfer pricing calculations.
• Control cost, balance sheet and liquidity through OPEX and T&E management and cash flow review.
• Build and deliver automation roadmap for the Accounting function and ERP integrations.
• Enforce correct VAT input/output recording end-to-end in EU and international contexts.
• Drive corrective actions with internal and external stakeholders for compliant accounting.
• Collaborate with Business, FP&A, Legal, People and Workplace on processes and initiatives.
• Provide leadership through supervising and developing the Accounting team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

ERP systems

VAT accounting across Europe

Stakeholder management

Automation/finance tools

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Flexport in Amsterdam, part of the EMEA Accounting team, seeks an Operations Controller to lead accounting, control and finance automation across 15+ countries. The role demands strong financial reporting, VAT expertise and judgment under pressure while coordinating across time zones.

You will own monthly close timeliness, OPEX management, and drive automation within ERP. The position offers a chance to shape modern finance operations in a fast-growing multinational.