Finance Manager (Netherlands)

Manage the accounting function for our Netherlands-based business entities, including integrating newly acquired entities as part of a rapidly growing, private equity-owned specialized transportation and logistics group headquartered in the United States. This position will work directly with the Chief Financial Officer for the International businesses (CFO International) and the central ICAT finance team to ensure accuracy and integrity across all accounting processes for business operations.

The Country Finance Manager will oversee budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and drive improvements in financial systems and processes. The role will be instrumental in financial closings, audits, tax compliance, budgeting, and internal controls.?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting and Reporting

• Conduct and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards and consolidated reporting under US GAAP
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements including variance analysis
• Collaborate with subsidiary teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining consistency across global operations
• Oversee monthly invoicing and billing processes
• Perform special projects and analysis assigned by CFO International
• Assist with audits by preparing the required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting:

• Monitor company-wide cash balances on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations and investments
• Collaborate with Treasury to manage and oversee cash flow forecasting, providing accurate short-term and long-term cash flow projections to senior management
• Work with the CFO International and support the Treasury function to optimize cash management and funding strategies across operations

Budgeting forecasting and business planning

• Work with the CFO to support the financial input to business planning in the Netherlands and development of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational plans
• Partner with the leadership team to provide financial insight that supports strategic and commercial decision-making

Internal Controls & Standard Operating Procedures:

• Evaluate and enhance internal financial controls as needed
• Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the accounting department to improve efficiency and consistency in accounting operations
• Manage the finance integration in the Netherlands to support the implementation of a centralized shared service center for finance

Tax Coordination:

• Support corporate tax compliance functions including local and statutory reporting, transfer pricing, and international tax reporting requirements`
• Lead, and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance
• Guide the team in accounting standards and tax compliance. Encourage cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Perform other duties, as assigned