Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICAT Logistics is a specialized transportation and logistics group headquartered in the United States, and they are seeking a Finance Manager for their Netherlands-based business entities. This role will manage the accounting function, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and drive improvements in financial systems and processes.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and Professional financial qualification, such as Chartered Accountant
- 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting
- 2+ years of leading others
- Proven experience in establishing standardized accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures
- Extensive experience with cash flow forecasting and cash balance monitoring
- Proficiency with Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP), Cargowise and other ERP systems
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting standards
- Experience working with private equity firms and understanding their reporting requirements and processes
- Experience with external auditors, tax advisors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office products
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and share knowledge with team members
- Analytical mindset, with the ability to assess complex financial situations and provide actionable insights
- Ability to plan and effectively set priorities for implementation and deadlines
- Excels at meeting deadlines and demonstrates superior time management skills
- Natural ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work setting with a strong attention to detail
- Superior communication skills and an ability to motivate people with an emphasis on listening skills
- Extremely well organized and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Fosters accountability and commitment from the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to relate to and successfully interact across a variety of settings and work well with a broad and diverse workforce throughout the organization
- Highly motivated team player with an outgoing and positive work attitude
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in a time-sensitive, logistics environment
- Demonstrates ability to work in a client-centric setting
- Ability to be flexible as priorities shift
- Consistent in follow-up and follow-through
- Credible with a high level of personal integrity
- Adaptive to ICAT's core values
- Experience with ERP implementations is highly desirable
- Familiarity with the transportation and logistics industry is a plus
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