Group Controller

Dept; Rotterdam, Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

24 vacation days

Work from abroad 13 weeks

Learning & development

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

DEPT® in Rotterdam is seeking a Group Controller to work across all finance disciplines and drive IFRS reporting, consolidation, and statutory audits.

You will lead the monthly close, establish group accounting policies, and partner with local finance teams, FP&A, tax, valuation, and external auditors in a hybrid working model. A Master’s degree in finance or related field and 5+ years of experience are expected, with an eye for detail and effective cross‑border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• 5+ years of working experience.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, with the ability to tackle complex accounting topics (IFRS).
• Eye for detail and diligence to ensure accuracy of systems and processes.
• Experience with consolidated accounting & (external) reporting, experience with IFRS is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial reporting to stakeholders - including ad hoc reporting.
• Serve as the group-wide subject matter expert for IFRS compliance, performing technical reviews, drafting position papers, and providing global finance training.
• Proactively supporting local finance teams to ensure quality reporting.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close reporting process for the area scope, working closely with the appropriate stakeholders (local finance teams, FP&A, tax, valuation).
• Execute the performance of review and analysis on group entities and reports. Including follow-up on recommendations and reporting queries.
• Execute the preparation of the consolidated annual report together with a team.
• Establish, implement and monitor the group's finance policies and procedures/ practices incorporating accounting policies, including compliance with post acquisition accounting adjustments.
• Support the group finance processing operation, driving efficiency through process improvement and standardization. This includes the execution of internal controls applicable to the group control team and serving as a point of contact for control compliance related to the group reporting process.
• Interface with external auditors for annual audits, including preparation of required disclosure notes and documentation as well as alignment on timeline.
• Execute the statutory audit preparation of corporate entities to ensure timely filing and quality assurance.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Consolidated accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in finance/accounting/business administration or related field

Job description

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

Do you want to work at one of the fastest-growing digital agencies worldwide? And does ‘out of the box thinking’ tick that last box for you? Then we want to have you on board!

For our office in Rotterdam, we are looking for a Group Controller who will work closely with all finance-oriented disciplines within the company to join us this year.

• A group of Finance enthusiasts with a global footprint;
• A very diverse team with different levels of education & professional experience. Some team members have been here since the foundation of DEPT®, others joined no more than a month ago;
• Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
• If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
• Projects that work as well for you as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
• We strive to support the company’s stakeholders with meaningful advice and counseling;
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy & ambition of a global scaling company.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial reporting to stakeholders - including ad hoc reporting;
• Serve as the group-wide subject matter expert for IFRS compliance, performing technical reviews, drafting position papers, and providing global finance training.
• Proactively supporting local finance teams to ensure quality reporting;
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close reporting process for the area scope, working closely with the appropriate stakeholders (local finance teams, FP&A, tax, valuation);
• Execute the performance of review and analysis on group entities and reports. Including follow-up on recommendations and reporting queries;
• Execute the preparation of the consolidated annual report together with a team;
• Establish, implement and monitor the group's finance policies and procedures/ practices incorporating accounting policies, including compliance with post acquisition accounting adjustments;
• Support the group finance processing operation, driving efficiency through process improvement and standardization. This includes the execution of internal controls applicable to the group control team and serving as a point of contact for control compliance related to the group reporting process;
• Interface with external auditors for annual audits, including preparation of required disclosure notes and documentation as well as alignment on timeline;
• Execute the statutory audit preparation of corporate entities to ensure timely filing and quality assurance.

WHAT YOU'll BRING

• Master’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field;
• 5+ years of working experience;
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, with the ability to tackle complex accounting topics (IFRS);
• Eye for detail and diligence to ensure accuracy of systems and processes;
• Experience with consolidated accounting & (external) reporting, experience with IFRS is a must;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Candidates should be organized and demonstrate the ability to work on a number of complex areas at the same time;
• Curious self-starter who consistently takes the initiative to address questions and build new processes;
• A strong work ethic, ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability (and willingness) to handle peaks and down time during the closing cycles;
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
• Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization. Organizational sensitivity, international experience is an asset;
• Clear communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts in an understandable manner and present complex problems and matching solutions
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor.

WHAT YOU'll GET

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location).
• 24 vacation days per year and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a CertifiedB Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our effortshere .

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