IHQ Financial Controller – IFRS/US GAAP, SAP Ready

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s is seeking an IHQ Financial Controller based in the Netherlands to own the financial controlling and reporting for a defined set of International Headquarters entities. You will lead month-end close, balance sheet control, and internal controls while partnering with stakeholders across Accounting & Reporting, Tax and Treasury to ensure accurate, timely results.

The role supports major finance transformations, including SAP S/4HANA, SOX, and US GAAP reporting within a global, matrixed

Qualifications

• Academic background in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• 4 - 8 years of experience in financial accounting or controlling
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and month-end close processes (US GAAP exposure is a plus)
• Experience working in an international or complex organization
• SAP experience or the ability to quickly learn new systems
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Act as the end-to-end accountable financial controller for a defined portfolio of IHQ holding entities
• Deliver accurate month‑end close and reporting, including journals, accruals, intercompany transactions and central cost allocations
• Prepare account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews and internal control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support external audits and collaborate closely with Accounting & Reporting, Tax, Treasury and Business Control teams
• Own and continuously improve selected IHQ financial processes, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency
• Assess and support the implementation of changes in accounting standards, policies and ways of working for assigned entities and accounting topics, operating within a matrix‑controlled environment with escalation and overall supervision provided by the Financial Control Manager

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Month-end close

Intercompany / consolidation

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Finance, Accounting or Business Administration degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

JDE Peet’s is seeking an IHQ Financial Controller based in the Netherlands to own the financial controlling and reporting for a defined set of International Headquarters entities. You will lead month-end close, balance sheet control, and internal controls while partnering with stakeholders across Accounting & Reporting, Tax and Treasury to ensure accurate, timely results.

The role supports major finance transformations, including SAP S/4HANA, SOX, and US GAAP reporting within a global, matrixed