Own global accounting operations focused on multicurrency consolidation, financial reporting, external audit management, internal controls, accounting policies, close governance, and financial systems optimization. The role supports statutory and tax filings, lender reporting, audit readiness, process standardization, and automation across international entities while partnering with FP&A and global stakeholders.
Company Description
TOPdesk is an internationally growing software and consultancy company and the creator of the best service management tool in the Netherlands. With over 700 colleagues in 8 countries, we work together every day to make our customers’ services better, smarter and more fun.
Job DescriptionTOPdesk is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to support the execution of global accounting operations with a focus on consolidation, internal control frameworks and external audit management. This role will report to the VP Global Controller, and will play a critical part in building a global, well-controlled, and scalable finance function that supports both strategic growth and operational precision.
In this role, we are looking for someone who has strong experience in and can take ownership of the following areas:
Financial Consolidations & Reporting
- Preparing consolidated financial statements in a multicurrency environment
- Partnering cross-functionally to ensure end-to-end financial accuracy
- Overseeing internal and external reporting, including preparation of lender reporting packages and coordination with FP&A.
- Supporting statutory and tax filing requirements across international entities.
External Audit Management
- Managing the audit process, including preparing audited financial statements and PBC documentation.
- Ensuring Audit readiness and serving as the primary contact for auditors
Policy, Process & Controls
- Leading the implementation and management of the internal control framework.
- Promoting standardization and automation within accounting operations.
- Developing global accounting policies and procedures and overseeing global close governance
- Assisting with the implementation and optimization of Netsuite ERP and other financial systems.
In this role, you will report directly to and partner up with the VP Global Controller.
QualificationsAre you our new Financial controller?
- Chartered Accountant required
- Big 4 or national firm audit experience
- 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience in a global, PE-backed company
- Experience managing consolidation processes in a multicurrency environment
- Strong experience managing internal controls and driving improvements
- Deep understanding of Dutch GAAP / IFRS, and financial reporting standards
- Strong experience with modern financial systems, experience with Netsuite is a strong plus
- Knowledge about sales tax, income tax & transfer pricing is a plus
- Demonstrated success leading global close and internal control programs
- Strong communicator, collaborator, and operator across time zones and cultures
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required.
- Salary starting at £100K and flexible on experience
- Flexible working and healthy work-life balance
- Learning budget equivalent to 10% of your basic salary
- Generous pension scheme with company contributions up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Private health insurance options
- Cycle-to-work scheme and techscheme
- 15 fully paid sick days, 5 days paid parental/carer leave, and 2 volunteering days
- 26 days of paid annual leave (plus public holidays) and your birthday off
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Unlimited career support
TOPdesk London, England Office
22 Lavington Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 0NZ
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