EU Senior Accountants Lead – US GAAP & Process

Applied Medical; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

27 paid vacation days

Hybrid work option

Commuting allowance €0.23/km

Training and development opportunities

Tuition program

Job summary

Applied Medical's European headquarters in Amersfoort is seeking a Team Leader Senior Accountant to lead the European accounting team, ensuring accurate financial administration, compliance, and timely reporting. You will drive process improvements, support audits, ensure US GAAP compliance, and develop a high-performing team, reporting to the Manager Accounting and Credit Control.

Ideal candidates hold a accounting degree, 5–7 years in finance, Big 4 exposure, leadership experience, and SAP or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience within a Big 4 or international audit firm.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience working in an international environment is preferred.
• Experience with SAP or another financial ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Senior Accounting team.
• Define team priorities and ensure departmental goals are achieved.
• Manage onboarding, succession planning, and performance development.
• Strengthening collaboration with stakeholders across the organization.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, procedures, and systems.
• Maintain and enhance internal procedures and controls.
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives within and beyond the team.
• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of the general ledgers for European entities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and quality standards.
• Supervise key accounting activities, including reconciliations, fixed assets, VAT and Intrastat reporting.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
• Manage internal and external financial reporting activities.

Job description

Applied Medical's European headquarters in Amersfoort is seeking a Team Leader Senior Accountant to lead the European accounting team, ensuring accurate financial administration, compliance, and timely reporting. You will drive process improvements, support audits, ensure US GAAP compliance, and develop a high-performing team, reporting to the Manager Accounting and Credit Control.

Ideal candidates hold a accounting degree, 5–7 years in finance, Big 4 exposure, leadership experience, and SAP or