Senior Financial Controller

Bitvavo B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitvavo B.V. in Amsterdam seeks a Senior Financial Controller to own monthly, quarterly and yearly closing and robust IFRS reporting. You will lead consolidation of group entities, support an upcoming Big 4 audit and drive improvements in accounting processes with ownership across multi-entity reporting.

The role emphasizes IFRS readiness, accurate financial statements and proactive collaboration with stakeholders as Bitvavo scales across Europe.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience, ideally including Big 4 audit experience or a senior in-house reporting role.
• Strong knowledge of external reporting (IFRS), including consolidation and complex areas like share-based payments and revenue recognition.
• Experience coordinating or managing an external audit.
• Organized, flexible, detail oriented and able to take ownership of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Owning accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and yearly closing and financial reporting, as well as ad hoc reporting.
• Contributing to IFRS conversion project, ensuring accounting policies and financial statements are IFRS compliant.
• Consolidating group entities and preparing consolidated and company- level financial statements.
• Taking initiative to implement process improvements and strengthen the control function over accounting processes.
• Identifying data requirements and setting up reporting to comply with new crypto regulation.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Consolidation experience

External audit coordination

Ownership of complex projects

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone.

In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year.

Our team, located in Amsterdam, is looking for self-driven, talented people who can help make digital assets available for everyone.

About the Role

Bitvavo is looking for you, an ambitious Senior Financial Controller who has accounting and reporting in their DNA. You do not shy away from learning new things every day and taking responsibility for various financial projects.

We are on the mission to stay the European Market Leader as a cryptocurrency exchange and expand our offering to enable access to better returns for our customers. In the next couple of years, we will be considerably expanding our operations all around Europe and you will have the opportunity to be part of it. You will be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of our accounting, and solid reporting to our stakeholders. This means a lot of impact and opportunities to set up new and improve existing processes.

You will be an important player in the finance team. For us, finance is not just a support department. Finance is at the very core of our business processes. As we scale up our reporting to meet new IFRS requirements, run our first Big 4 audit, and expand into new revenue lines, this role carries real ownership over how we get there.

What You Will Be Doing

Owning accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and yearly closing and financial reporting, as well as ad hoc reporting

Contributing to our IFRS conversion project, ensuring our accounting policies and financial statements are IFRS compliant

Consolidating group entities and preparing consolidated and company only financial statements, including multi entity and business line reporting

Taking initiative to implement process improvements and further strengthen the control function over accounting processes

Identifying data requirements and setting up reporting to comply with new crypto regulation

What We Look For

University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

8-10 years of experience, ideally including Big 4 audit experience or a senior in-house reporting role

Strong knowledge of external reporting (IFRS), including consolidation and technically complex areas such as share based payments and revenue recognition

Experience coordinating or managing an external audit

Organized, flexible, detail oriented, and able to take ownership of complex projects. Able to work independently, prioritise and multi task

Please note that for this role we are only considering candidates who are already based in the Netherlands. Experience in the local market is mandatory for this position, and relocation is therefore not offered.

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity, and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.

What We Offer

At Bitvavo, we believe in attracting, motivating and retaining talented people through market-competitive offerings that go beyond compensation alone. To learn more about our total rewards package and the benefits we offer, visit our Life at Bitvavo page.