Accounting Manager

About the Role

The Accounting Manager will directly supervise these remote team members and should be comfortable with occasional business travel when needed. This is a remote role, initially offered under a contractor agreement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and management reports for internal leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Support the VP Finance on statutory filings and maintain strong communication with regulatory authorities and external auditors.

Financial Operations & Planning

• Manage end-to-end financial operations, including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Implement, maintain, and enhance internal financial controls and procedures.
• Be responsible for preparations for annual audits

Taxation

• Prepare and file accurate tax returns in compliance with Dutch tax laws.
• Partner with tax advisors to optimize tax strategies and minimize liabilities.
• Systems, Data & Process Optimization
• Serve as the functional lead for our migration from Exact Online to a new, scalable ERP system.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple systems and platforms.
• Partner with our IT team to implement "Automation First" workflows, reducing manual entry through API integrations for bank feeds, expenses, and AP/AR.

Business Partnering

• Provide financial insights, scenario analyses, and data-driven recommendations to VPs and managers.
• Act as a trusted advisor during our scale-up phase, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field; CPA or equivalent qualification strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience as an Accounting Manager or similar role.
• In-house/business environment experience (in scale-ups, SaaS, or high-growth tech environments is a plus).
• Strong recent knowledge of IFRS and general statutory compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing tax returns independently.
• Experience with Dutch accounting standards and tax regulations is a strong plus.
• Excellent command of English (our main working language).
• High proficiency with financial systems and ERP software (Exact experience preferred).
• Strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Hands-on mindset and eagerness to continuously learn and adapt.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, collaborating effectively with remote teammates.
• You should feel comfortable working in a multicultural, English-speaking environment.

Benefits

• The role is offered under a service (contractor) agreement.
• High-growth environment with strong opportunities for career development, ownership, and impact.
• Remote Work Model.
• Business trips to Rotterdam.
• Truly multicultural team, bringing together colleagues from many countries and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Relocation opportunities.