TOPdesk
Financial Controller - Group Reporting & Compliance
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Financial Controller - Group Reporting & Compliance
Financial Controller – TOPdesk
Role: Financial Controller
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.
TOPdesk 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.
About the Role
In this role, the Financial Controller will 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
- Coordination with FP&A (Finance, Planning & Analysis)
- Supporting statutory and tax filing requirements across international entities
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External Audit Management
- Managing the audit process, including the preparation of:
- Audited financial statements
- PBC (Programmed Business Controls) 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, including oversight of global close governance
- Assisting with the implementation and optimization of:
- NetSuite ERP and other financial systems
The Financial Controller will report directly to and collaborate closely with the VP Global Controller.
Requirements & Qualifications
Are you our new Financial Controller?
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant required
- Experience with Big 4 or national firm audit preferred
- 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience in a global, private equity-backed company
- Experience managing:
- Consolidation processes in a multicurrency environment
- Strong background in:
- Managing internal controls and driving improvements
- Dutch GAAP / IFRS, and financial reporting standards
- Experience with modern financial systems, including NetSuite (a plus)
- Knowledge of sales tax, income tax & transfer pricing (considered an advantage)
- Demonstrated success in leading:
- Global close programs
- Internal control programs
- A strong communicator, collaborator, and hands-on operator capable of working across:
- Different time zones
- Diverse cultures
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required.
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Benefits
- Competitive base salary and profit share scheme
- Flexible working and healthy work-life balance
- Learning budget equivalent to 10% of 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) + your birthday off
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Unlimited career support
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