Senior Financial Controller - Country Manager (Belgium)

Are you a highly experienced financial expert, interested in working for a Fortune 100 technology firm?

A bit about the company and what they can offer you

With over 100 years of experience and a commitment to helping solve some of the world's toughest challenges across its end markets - this company is at the forefront of the IoT revolution. As part of their team, there is no doubt that you will thrive professionally, grow personally, be celebrated and contribute to the company's global reputation.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for financial accounting and compliance for multiple legal entities across various countries, with end-to-end oversight of statutory reporting and related audits. This role serves as the escalation point for external service providers and internal stakeholders.

Your day to day might look a little like this:

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of statutory reports and maintain overall responsibility for the accuracy of statutory financials per local GAAP
• Manage multiple direct reports remotely and oversee any outsourced service providers
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations and country requirements for books and records
• Proactively partner with commercial finance, tax, treasury, and legal teams on projects, finance compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures from a statutory perspective, ensuring local implications are understood and addressed

A bit about you

Ideally, you’ll be based in Belgium.

You’ll have experience in managing large-scale construction contracts, plus a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, commercial, or legal fields.

A few other key skills our client is looking for:

• Master’s degree in finance or equivalent experience, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration
• 7-8 years of experience in a similar finance function with in-depth knowledge of statutory GAAP and US-GAAP or IFRS accounting
• Excellent communication skills in English and German, with proficiency in standard office software and hands-on experience with standard ERPs
• Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
• Experience leading external audits and working within a matrix organisation and remote teams in a high-paced international environment

Want to hear more?

If this role has sparked your interest, get in touch with Victoria Rybak (victoria.rybak@fmctalent.com).

If you want more information on what the core duties are for this role, we can send the job description your way!

A few more details

Reference number: 19038

Temporary or Permanent Position: Permanent

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