Senior Controller (€95k–€120k p/a)

Randstad, Netherlands (Hybrid)

What this role offers

Salary up to €120k per year, depending on experience
Key finance leadership role within an international Regional Hub
Direct impact on governance, US GAAP, and local financial reporting
Leading and developing a team of 4 Accounting Controllers
Collaboration with senior stakeholders across business units and global functions
Opportunity to lead finance transformation, integration, and process improvement initiatives
International exposure in a dynamic, technology-driven environment

The role

As Senior Controller, you are a pivotal finance leader, responsible for the integrity, governance, and interpretation of US GAAP and local financial reporting for assigned entities.

You act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing insight, challenge, and decision support across finance partners, business functions, and global organizations. You will lead interactions with senior stakeholders—including business units, divisional leaders, tax and legal teams, regulators, and auditors—representing finance with credibility and authority.

You will also supervise and develop a team of four Accounting Controllers, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across all reporting and control activities.

This role reports to the Regional Hub Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities

End-to-end ownership of Income Statement and Balance Sheet for assigned entities
Ensure timely and accurate US GAAP and local reporting
Regularly review P&L and balance sheet, providing insights and managing expectations
Apply Principle Based Management™ to develop team capabilities and encourage ownership
Provide operational support and guidance to the team as needed
Lead or participate in finance transformation, integration, and process optimization projects
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key finance stakeholders
Act as the primary finance advisor for business partners, translating results into actionable insights
Drive operational excellence by coaching on process execution
Identify and lead finance process improvement initiatives in alignment with business partners
Accountable for accurate periodic corporate reporting and final approval of statutory filings
Manage operational tax-related queries from the business

Your profile

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Controlling; post-Master Accountancy preferred (RA or CPA)
5–10 years of relevant experience in corporate multinational finance
Experience supervising teams
Familiarity with Shared Service Center operations
Experience in finance transformation or process improvement projects
Strong system knowledge (SAP preferred); IT optimization project experience is a plus
Solid understanding of US GAAP, local GAAP, and tax accounting principles
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Personal skills:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence, challenge, and align stakeholders across all levels
Strong analytical and planning capabilities
Detail-oriented and quality-focused
Motivating and developing team members
Can-do mentality, proactive, and results-driven
Fast learner with new systems
Comfortable working in fast-paced, international teams
Understanding of international business conventions and etiquette is a plus
Self-starter with the ability to work independently

About the company

Our client is an international technology-driven company providing connectivity and interconnect solutions across industries including automotive, medical, industrial, consumer electronics, and data communications.

The organization values an open and informal culture, giving employees responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. Finance plays a central role in supporting the business, ensuring governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across a rapidly changing environment.

More info?

Apply directly or contact Bram Boetzkes via b.boetzkes@sparkeandkeane.nl for more details.

BE AWARE

Only candidates currently based in the Netherlands will be considered for this process.

Sparke & Keane

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Senior Controller (€95k–€120k p/a)