Accounting & Finance Associate - Accounting

Behind our berries is an international organization where strong financial governance, reliable reporting and continuous improvement are essential. We are looking for an experienced Europe Controller who will safeguard the financial integrity of our Dutch and Iberian entities and lead our European Financial Control team.
In this senior finance leadership role, you will be responsible for financial control, reporting, statutory compliance, tax oversight, internal controls and audit management. You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, working closely with regional and global stakeholders to strengthen our processes, systems and financial control environment.
ResponsibilitiesAs Europe Controller, you will lead, coach and develop a team of approximately four to six finance professionals. A typical day may involve reviewing financial reporting and balance sheet positions, supporting your team during the financial close, discussing control or compliance matters with regional stakeholders, coordinating an audit request, or identifying opportunities to improve and automate finance processes.
Lead, mentor and develop the Europe Financial Control team.
Maintain the integrity of financial statements and balance sheets across the Dutch and Iberian entities.
Oversee statutory accounts, tax and regulatory reporting, payroll accounting controls and year-end activities.
Ensure compliance with Dutch GAAP, US GAAP, company accounting policies and local statutory requirements.
Lead external audits and coordinate responses to audit findings and recommendations.
Provide technical accounting guidance and challenge key accounting judgements and estimates.
Partner with Finance, Operations, Tax, BPA, Transactional Finance and Global Finance stakeholders.
Drive the standardisation, simplification and continuous improvement of financial processes.
Support ERP developments, system upgrades, automation opportunities and broader finance transformation initiatives.
Champion the use of technology, AI and automation to improve efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
The transactional Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams do not report directly into this role, but close alignment with these teams is essential.
This position is based at our office in Breda. Join us as our new Europe Controller and help us build a strong, future-ready financial control organization across Europe.
Candidate ProfileYou are an experienced finance leader with a strong control mindset and the ability to combine strategic thinking with operational execution. You bring integrity, sound professional judgement and the confidence to communicate complex financial matters clearly to senior stakeholders.
A qualified accounting qualification, such as RA, RC, ACCA, CPA or an equivalent certification.
At least three years of post-qualification experience in financial control, accounting or audit.
Strong knowledge of Dutch GAAP and Dutch reporting requirements.
Experience managing audits, compliance activities and complex financial reporting environments.
At least three years of experience managing and developing a team.
Advanced Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
Spanish language skills are an advantage, but are not essential.
What Makes You SuccessfulYou look beyond the numbers and understand how strong financial control supports sustainable business growth. Whether you are strengthening a control, supporting a system implementation or coaching a member of your team, you bring energy, clarity and a focus on results.