Direct Tax Accounting Controller (€115/hour)

Direct Tax Accounting Controller

• Location: Hybrid, 2 days/week in Amsterdam office
• Duration: 6 months (possible extension)
• Rate: €115 per hour (40 hours per week)

About the Role:
We are looking for a Direct Tax Accounting Controller to join a dynamic global finance team. In this role, you will manage corporate income tax accounting, compliance processes, and effective tax rate (ETR) calculations for multiple regional entities. You will also work closely with external auditors and internal finance stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and smooth operations.
This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in tax accounting, strong knowledge of US GAAP, and a passion for process improvement, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage global tax accounting, income tax return filings, and Return-to-Provisions.
• Lead current and deferred income tax calculations and compute effective tax rates for group reporting.
• Standardize, automate, and simplify tasks related to cost allocation, intercompany recharges, and compliance matters.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting and finance department.
• Collaborate with Financial Controllers, Tax Managers, and other finance stakeholders to align priorities and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide guidance and coaching on tax and compliance-related tasks.
• Act as a backup for the controller on other tax-related areas as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5–7 years’ experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably in tax accounting within a multinational corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and corporate income tax accounting.
• Experience working in international companies and matrix organizations.
• Track record in cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, ambitious, and keen to take on additional responsibilities.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Strong IT skills in financial systems; experience with SAP preferred.

Please Note: CVs without extensive corporate income tax compliance and accounting experience will not be considered.