The Accounting Manager at AlexStaff Agency will supervise remote team members and support financial operations, reporting, compliance, and strategic decision-making in a high-growth, remote-first environment. This role plays a key part in leading ERP migration, optimizing financial systems, and partnering with leadership during a scale-up phase.
What You'll Do
- Directly supervise remote team members
- Be comfortable with occasional business travel when needed
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and all relevant regulatory requirements
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and management reports for internal leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders
- Support the VP Finance on statutory filings and maintain strong communication with regulatory authorities and external auditors
- Manage end-to-end financial operations, including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Implement, maintain, and enhance internal financial controls and procedures
- Be responsible for preparations for annual audits
- Prepare and file accurate tax returns in compliance with Dutch tax laws
- Partner with tax advisors to optimize tax strategies and minimize liabilities
- Serve as the functional lead for migration from Exact Online to a new, scalable ERP system
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple systems and platforms
- Partner with IT team to implement 'Automation First' workflows, reducing manual entry through API integrations for bank feeds, expenses, and AP/AR
- Provide financial insights, scenario analyses, and data-driven recommendations to VPs and managers
- Act as a trusted advisor during scale-up phase, supporting strategic and operational decision-making
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience as an Accounting Manager or similar role
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and general statutory compliance requirements
- Hands-on experience preparing and filing tax returns independently
- Excellent command of English (our main working language)
- High proficiency with financial systems and ERP software
- Strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving, and exceptional attention to detail
- Hands-on mindset and eagerness to continuously learn and adapt
- Comfortable working in a hybrid model, collaborating effectively with remote teammates
- Comfortable working in a multicultural, English-speaking environment
Nice to Have
- CPA or equivalent qualification
- In-house/business environment experience (in scale-ups, SaaS, or high-growth tech environments is a plus)
- Experience with Dutch accounting standards and tax regulations
Technical Stack
- Exact Online
- ERP software
- API integrations for bank feeds, expenses, and AP/AR
Team & Environment
- Remote team with supervision responsibilities
- Reports to VP Finance
Benefits & Compensation
- Role offered under a consultancy agreement
- High-growth environment with strong opportunities for career development, ownership, and impact
- Remote Work Model
- Business trips to Rotterdam
- Truly multicultural team, bringing together colleagues from many countries and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture
- Relocation opportunities
Work Mode
- Remote role with occasional business travel
- Locations: Rotterdam
AlexStaff Agency is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
