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 years of experience as an Accounting Manager or similar role; experience in scale-ups, SaaS, or high-growth tech environments is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory compliance. Ability to learn
• 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.