Director, EMEA Controller

Robert Half is currently recruiting a Director or EMEA Controller to join a company in the retail sector.

Our client is located in region Turnhout .

The scope of responsibilities for this job include:

• Leading corporate governance efforts, embracing accountability, and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Establishing financial processes to ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles, internal policies, and regulatory standards.
• Preparing and consolidating accurate financial and tax reporting in adherence to monthly, quarterly, and annual requirements.
• Managing audits, balance sheet reviews, critical control monitoring, and internal control improvements.
• Driving compliance with statutory reporting requirements across the region.
• Enhancing management reporting and advancing post-implementation improvements in EPM systems.
• Collaborating with regional leadership, finance teams, shared services, and external auditors to achieve process optimization.
• Standardizing accounting policies across commercial, operational, and technical domains.
• Providing technical expertise, coaching financial staff, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and initiatives.
• Supporting M&A activities and special initiatives while contributing to process simplifications and group-wide projects.

The requested qualifications for this job include:

Leadership Capabilities:

• The role requires a proven leader with strong technical and financial acumen, excellent collaboration and communication skills, and the capacity to drive strategic initiatives.
• Commercial insight with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cultivate trusted relationships.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to define objectives and implement actionable plans.
• A team player who builds loyalty, energizes teams, and fosters collaboration across functions and regions.

Personal Characteristics:

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Integrity, ethics, and the ability to build trust-based relationships.
• A hands-on, action-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Intellectual curiosity and a drive for continuous personal and team development.
• The ability to make well-informed decisions in ambiguous situations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Chartered Accounting certification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, statutory regulations, and operational finance.
• 10+ years of professional accounting experience in both public accounting (Big 4) and industry, preferably in manufacturing.
• Expertise in EPM systems (e.g., OneStream) and ERP tools (e.g., Oracle R/12).
• Experience working in multi-national environments with cross-cultural collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally, with flexibility to work across time zones.

The offer:

• Supportive Leadership: Collaborate with and learn from managers and colleagues who are committed to fostering a caring and ethical workplace.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development tailored to your aspirations.
• Exciting Projects: Engage in unique and inspiring projects on both a local and global scale that challenge and reward talent.
• Dynamic Career Paths: Explore various career opportunities that align with your professional goals while contributing to meaningful work.

Are you interested in this challenging position? Apply today.

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