European Finance & Control Director | Hybrid + Stock Options

Sowelo Consulting; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Stock options

Hybrid work model (1–2 days in office)

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Analytical skills

Financial controls

Discretion and confidentiality

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Education

HBO degree in economics

Professional accounting qualification (RA/CPA)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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.