External Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

EventsIT; Breda; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global onboarding in Breda

Healthy lunches

Shuttle mobility card

Pension plan

25 vacation days + 10 more

Employee Share Purchase Program

CM Academy & Udemy courses

Job summary

CM.com, a global tech company, seeks an External Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to reinforce its financial processes. You translate complex accounting rules into practical guidance, focus on external reporting, and drive AI-driven improvements.

You’ll work within an international Finance team in Breda, collaborating across functions, with IFRS, Dutch GAAP, audits, and sustainability reporting, and you’ll shape controls, processes, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance; RA/CPA is a plus.
• Several years of “big 4 experience” and a background in Accountancy.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including Dutch GAAP and IFRS; audits experience.
• Proactive, analytical, hands-on mindset; communicates across levels.
• Interest in automation and AI; improve financial processes via technology.
• Professional proficiency in English and Dutch (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Apply IFRS and Dutch GAAP standards including technical accounting position papers.
• Prepare internal and external financial reports beyond statutory statements incl sustainability and remuneration reporting.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors domestically and internationally.
• Perform financial analysis and controls during month-end and year-end closings.
• Identify opportunities where AI/automation can speed and strengthen processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

BI tools

AI/Automation interest

Cross-functional communication

English & Dutch proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance

RA/CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Be the financial voice of CM.com. From technical accounting to sustainability reporting, you make complexity clear for a global tech company on the move.

Location Breda

Salary 5500 - 7250

Level Senior

Team General

What drives us

We turn every customer interaction into an opportunity. We connect conversations, customer data and payments with AI Agents so that companies can deliver personal customer journeys at scale: both online and in person.

"The entire customer journey. One platform"

What We Value

• Drive and Lead You take initiative, make decisions and recognize opportunities. Making mistakes is part of moving forward.
• Grow and Learn The growth of our colleagues and our customers is our priority. You like to experiment, learn continuously and actively share knowledge and insights with others.
• Together and Care We work together and we believe that diverse perspectives lead to stronger outcomes. You value the social side of work, you show genuine interest and care about one another’s well-being.
• Speed and Change By welcoming AI Agents into our organisation, we fundamentally change how work is done. You are comfortable with change and you love working in a high paced environment.

The Role

As External Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager, you play a key role in strengthening and modernising how CM.com handles its financial processes and controls, with a focus on external reporting and technical accounting. You get close to the business, translating complex accounting rules into practical guidance that helps the right decisions get made. Innovation is at the heart of this position, with a strong focus on AI-driven improvements.

This role combines recurring responsibilities with project-based work, offering both structure and variety.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Applying and implementing IFRS and Dutch GAAP standards, including technical accounting position papers
• Preparing internal and external financial reports that go beyond statutory financial statements, as a listed company, this includes sustainability and remuneration reporting and quarterly press releases
• Coordinating audits conducted by external auditors, both domestically and internationally
• Performing financial analysis and controls during month-end and year-end closings

You also help identify where AI and automation can make these processes faster and stronger.

You will be part of an international organization in which Finance is centrally organised, supporting multiple business units across various countries. In this role, you collaborate closely with different finance disciplines as well as business and corporate functions, giving you broad exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

Who you are

• A Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance; RA/CPA qualification is a plus
• Several years of ‘big 4 experience’ and a background in Accountancy
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including Dutch GAAP and IFRS, and experience with audits; advanced Excel skills and affinity with BI tools are a plus
• A proactive, analytical and hands‑on mindset; you take ownership, work accurately and are able to communicate effectively across different levels of the organization
• A strong interest in automation and AI; you are AI‑savvy or eager to further develop your skills in improving financial processes through technology
• Professional proficiency in English and Dutch (written and spoken); experience in an internationally operating organization is a plus

What We Offer

• Onboarding: Join our unique 3-days Global Onboarding program in our Headquarters in Breda, a deep dive into the culture of CM.com.
• Healthy food: Daily healthy lunches and snacks to keep you energized.
• Effortless commute: The Shuttle mobility card, commuting allowance and Lease‑a‑bike options get you where you need to be. We have CM company cars that you can use for client visits as well.
• Invest in your future: A solid pension plan.
• Time off: Recharge with 25 vacation days, plus the option to purchase 10 additional days.
• Own your success: Become a shareholder with our Employee Share Purchase Program.
• Your Development: We support your growth and development through initiatives like the CM Academy, Udemy courses, exclusive meetups with thought leaders, the Young Professional Program, and our own CM Business Adventure (CMBA), ensuring you’re always learning and evolving
• Vitality: Our Vitality Team organizes a year-round vitality program to support a healthy body and mind for all colleagues. Think of stress prevention workshops, ergonomist visit, weekly bootcamps, yoga sessions and our CM sports day.
• Together at CM.com: Weekly drinks, board game nights, karaoke throwdowns, yearly ski trip, and more! We have something for everyone.

Our diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive us forward. We welcome everyone, regardless of age, background, or beliefs.

Before you apply

We work on‑site, move fast, and expect you to bring your own thinking. Priorities shift, AI is actively changing how we work and we embrace that reality. If that sounds like a great environment to you, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: For this position, we can only consider candidates who already hold a permanent work and residence permit for the Netherlands.