Financial Country Controller

Join Resideo as a Financial Country Controller and take ownership of financial control and reporting across Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. In this role, you will help ensure compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, statutory requirements and relevant legislation.

This is a high-impact role within our EMEA Finance organisation, where you will support strong financial governance during a period of continued business evolution and transformation and you will work closely with business leaders, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Controllership, external auditors, tax advisors, local authorities and tax offices. 

This individual contributor role may be based in one of our offices in the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Emmen) or Belgium (Brussels) with the option to work from home up to 2 days per week.

JOB DUTIES:

• Statutory reporting and audit: Own the preparation and timely filing of statutory financial statements across relevant reporting units and legal entities, and act as the primary point of contact for statutory audits.

• Accounting controls: Review and approve complex, high-risk balance sheet account reconciliations, and prepare manual journal entries and reconciliations for key local compliance accounts, particularly payroll and local taxes.
• Tax and compliance support: Support payroll, VAT and tax teams in resolving issues, assist with local tax filings and reconciliations, and prepare local government compliance and statistical reporting, including environmental or trade-related reporting.
• Business partnership: Participate in monthly operating reviews with entity and sub-regional controllers to understand P&L and balance sheet activities and identify risks and opportunities.
• Legal entity change management: Collaborate with Corporate Controllers on in-country legal entity changes, including acquisitions, divestitures, site closures and core business process migrations.

• Tax projects and audits: Partner with Corporate Tax on tax-led strategic initiatives and projects and serve as a key point of contact for tax audits and local compliance matters.

• Process improvement: Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives that help modernise and streamline Controllership processes across the region.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Previous experience in industry or public accounting in Controllership, Accounting, and Auditing

• Degree in business or finance or professionally qualified accountant

• Knowledge of Belgium and/or Dutch GAAP requirements

• Fluent in English and communicative Dutch

• Demonstrated track record of managing the monthly accounting cycle and ensuring compliance with local statutory reporting, US GAAP or IFRS requirements, and robust internal controls.

• Professional Excel and ERP Skills (preferably SAP)

WE VALUE:

• Knowledge of UK GAAP requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task, assess priorities, and drive performance in a complex and demanding, international matrix environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Build your career within a stable and global company

• Broaden your international finance experience and develop your expertise across accounting, statutory reporting, tax and controllership

• Have the opportunity to influence and contribute to the transformation of the Controllership team, including process improvement and automation initiatives

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Hiring Salary Range: We are committed to inclusive and equitable compensation. Salaries are determined by factors like role responsibilities, candidate qualifications, and geographic location. We also provide additional benefits tailored to your location and role.