Manager of accounting operations
As a manager of accounting operations, you will lead and manage a global team of accountants, driving efficiency and improvements within our processes and systems.
- 40
- Senior position
- Hbo/wo
- € 5000-6000
- Delft
What are you going to do as a manager of accounting operations?
Play a key role in our accounting team! As a manager of accounting operations, you’ll drive efficiency and improvement within our processes and systems. You’ll provide support for strategic initiatives and take ownership of specific accounting areas during the month-end close.
You’ll establish accounting excellence. As our brand-new manager of accounting operations, overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements is your responsability. You’ll manage month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial records and reporting in compliance with Dutch GAAP. You’ll also manage annual financial statements audits.
You’ll lead and manage a global team of accountants, providing mentorship and support to ensure high performance. You’ll oversee the general ledger and accounts payable processes, while also supervising external accountants as necessary. In addition, you will lead the consolidation of global financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance across our international subsidiaries. You’ll play a key role in building, maintaining, and enforcing internal controls, as well as providing relevant information for tax filings and collaborating with the controller to ensure compliance with state and local filing obligations.
Where will you end up?
At our TOPdesk headquarters in Delft! TOPdesk is an internationally growing software and consultancy company and the creator of the best service management tool in the Netherlands. With over 900 colleagues in 8 countries, we work together every day to make our customers’ services better, smarter and more fun.
You’ll lead and manage a global team of around ten accountants, offering mentorship and support to ensure high performance. You will oversee the general ledger and accounts payable processes, while also supervising external accountants as needed.
Are you our new manager operational services?
- You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Ideally, you’re a qualified accountant; RA is a plus but not required.
- You have experience in backoffice transformations.
- You have 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment.
- Do you have at least 2 years’ experience with a Big 4 or equivalent national accounting firm? That’s a big plus.
- You have proven experience in managing direct reports and fostering team development, with at least 7 years of expertise.
- Preferably, you have experience in the SaaS or Technology industry.
- You have strong technical accounting skills. Experience with multi-currency is a plus.
- You’ve worked with one or more financial ERP/general ledger systems; Business Central experience is a plus.
- You’re able to operate effectively in a fast-paced team environment, manage competing priorities, and adhere to tight deadlines.
- You’ve got strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- You’re fluent in English, both spoken and written. Speaking Dutch is highly regarded as well.
This is what you do it for
The nicest colleagues, a laptop, and a salary that grows with you. That is a no-brainer, of course. But there’s more. Much more. In the Employee Handbook, you’ll discover all of our employment conditions.
10 to Grow
Use 10% of your work hours and a budget of 10% of your gross annual salary for personal development.
Paid parental leave
Receive your full salary for 9 weeks + 50% of your salary for 17 weeks. Why? Because parenting is hard work.
Volunteering
Simply do it during work time. Did we mention helping people is part of our DNA?
10 to Grow
Use 10% of your work hours and a budget of 10% of your gross annual salary for personal development.
Paid parental leave
Receive your full salary for 9 weeks + 50% of your salary for 17 weeks. Why? Because parenting is hard work.
Volunteering
Simply do it during work time. Did we mention helping people is part of our DNA?
The job interview process. This is how we do it!
1 You apply
You send your CV and cover letter. Within the week, you'll hear if we're going to meet.
2 Who am I speaking to?
During a phone screening interview, we'll find out whether your experience and skills make you a perfect fit for the role.
3 First interview: CFO
You'll speak to our CFO, who is in charge of the international finance domain.
4 Second interview: peers
In two consecutive sessions, you’ll meet your peers in the finance domain.
5 Third interview: culture
Let’s get to know each other even better. If you have the true TOPdesk spirit, we'd love to have you on board!
6 Contract discussion
Everyone excited? Check! Time to draw up a contract and choose your start date.
7 Welcome to TOPdesk!
Once you’ve signed the contract, we’ll arrange everything for your first day. Let the adventure begin!
Got excited?
The button below will take you to the application form, so what are you waiting for? We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter. Please send these to us in English.
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