Group Controller — IFRS & Consolidated Reporting Lead

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® 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.