Regional Financial Controller

Overview

The Regional Financial Controller is responsible for the accounting operations of the company including the preparation of periodic financial reports. S/He manages the accounting department, directs the financial planning process (i.e., budgets & forecasts) and develops the objectives of the organization in financial matters. Also, this person is responsible for the financial activities and reporting of the Affiliates, including the implementation of adequate SOX controls. The RFC must enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), among other tasks.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include

• Responsibility for accurate and on-time monthly, quarterly, and yearly books and records, including review of incurred costs, journal entries, account reconciliations, and other SOX compliant tasks.
• Eliminate entries after Day 5 of close.
• Ensure adequate internal controls (including SOX controls, 100% compliance across the EMEA region)
• Manage the accounting departments in the foreign affiliates (Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Bahrain)
• Support the Operations team with financial information
• Work with operations to ensure 100% revenue recognition compliance over projects
• Maintain an adequate system of accounting records
• Coordinate timely provision of information to auditors (internal & external)
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual report
• Process payroll related issues in cooperation with HR department
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Manage the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
• Responsible for all financial departmental related issues and activities
• Manage cash and overall risks
• Ensure a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk

Key Characteristics, Competencies and Skills

• Analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written & oral communication skills in Dutch and English
• Independent, self-motivated, team player
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management
• Well organized and accurate. Structured planning approach
• Ability to drive tasks to completion, through direct and indirect influence
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain high level of integrity and discretion in confidential information
• Experience managing local tax audits and strong acumen with respect to local taxation issues/laws to support 100% compliant books.

Qualifications

• A locally respected Accounting degree (HBO in NL) or equivalent
• At least 10 years of RELEVANT, PROGRESSIVE accounting experience in a multinational, industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong experience in accounting for fixed fee and T&M type projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office and large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle). Dynamics AX or D365 is preferred
• People management and experience in successfully leading a geographically dispersed team
• Demonstrated ability to drive change across different functions (direct/indirect)
• M&A experience required (due diligence, but mainly integration activities)