Financial Controller
Job Description:
A dynamic and innovative Fintech company in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for automation and a solid understanding of accounting systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing accounting operations.
- Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reporting variances.
- Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements.
- Coordinating the preparation of regulatory reporting.
- Researching technical accounting issues for compliance.
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Managing and complying with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Performing additional controller duties as necessary.
Requirements:
- Proven working experience as a Financial Controller or Accounting.
- Degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience with creating financial statements.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills, particularly with Workday.
- Affinity with automation and process improvement.
- Self-confident with the ability to provide direct feedback.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage and lead a team.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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