External Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

CM.com; Breda; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global onboarding in Breda

Healthy meals and snacks

Shuttle mobility card

Pension plan

25 vacation days

Employee Share Purchase Program

CM Academy & development

Vitality program

Job summary

CM.com, headquartered in Breda, seeks an External Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to strengthen financial processes and controls, focusing on external reporting and technical accounting. You translate complex accounting rules into practical guidance to support informed decision-making.

This role blends recurring duties with project work across international teams, offering variety, visibility, and opportunities to leverage AI-driven improvements and automation within finance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance; RA/CPA qualification is a plus.
• Several years of Big 4 experience in accountancy.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including Dutch GAAP and IFRS, and audits; advanced Excel skills and BI tools are a plus.
• Proactive, analytical, hands-on mindset; ownership and clear communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Apply IFRS and Dutch GAAP standards, including technical accounting position papers.
• Prepare internal and external financial reports beyond statutory statements for a listed company; include 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 how AI and automation can improve financial processes.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Dutch GAAP

Big 4 experience

Audits coordination

Advanced Excel

BI tools

English & Dutch

Education

Master’s in Accountancy/Finance

RA/CPA preferred

Tools

BI tools

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

What we value

Every CM.com colleague, connects to our 4 shared values:

• 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 modernizing 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 organized, 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.

Requirements

• 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.