Senior Financial Controller - Hybrid (Biotech Scale-up)

Leyden Labs; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leyden Labs in Leiden is seeking an experienced Sr. Financial Controller to lead the month-end close, consolidation and statutory reporting for the group. The role will report to the Sr.

Finance Director and collaborate across Finance and other departments in a fast-growing biotech environment. This hybrid on-site position requires 32-40 hours per week, with 1–2 days on-site. Dutch tax compliance, US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and multi-entity experience are essential; candidates with Big 4 background

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or RA/CPA
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting/financial controlling experience, Big 4 preferred
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Excellent written and spoken English; Dutch is a plus
• Experience with Power BI, NetSuite, and PowerPoint is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close process across all group entities, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and identify accounting or operational issues.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with US GAAP/IFRS.
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements across all group entities.
• Manage intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Prepare board reporting packages and support investor reporting.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and coach AP staff; ensure timely transactions.
• Lead annual statutory audit and coordinate filings across entities.
• Ensure Dutch tax, VAT and statutory reporting compliance.
• Support ERP and finance systems improvements; assist budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

US GAAP/IFRS knowledge

English fluency

Biotech/startup experience

Independence & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or RA/CPA

Tools

Power BI

NetSuite

PowerPoint

Job description

Leyden Labs in Leiden is seeking an experienced Sr. Financial Controller to lead the month-end close, consolidation and statutory reporting for the group. The role will report to the Sr.

Finance Director and collaborate across Finance and other departments in a fast-growing biotech environment. This hybrid on-site position requires 32-40 hours per week, with 1–2 days on-site. Dutch tax compliance, US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and multi-entity experience are essential; candidates with Big 4 background