Senior Finance & Accounting Lead

Role Overview

• Lead the end-to-end financial accounting process, ensuring precision in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Assist with financial modelling, budgeting, and board-level reporting to support long-term business goals.
• Design and implement scalable financial systems and internal controls that enhance efficiency.
• Manage tax filings, statutory audits, and regulatory requirements to keep the business ahead of the curve.
• Collaborate across departments to provide financial clarity and support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably including time at a public accounting firm.
• Strong technical accounting background: you're comfortable with topics such as revenue recognition (IFRS 15 / ASC 606), ESOP accounting, accruals, deferred expenses.
• Exposure to FP&A responsibilities: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis.
• Advanced Google Sheets and/or Excel skills; you build formulas and automate workflows, not just fill in cells.
• Nice to have: Dutch language skills.
• Knowledge of Dutch GAAP.
• Chartered Accountant (RA/ACA/ACCA) qualification, or actively working towards one.

Benefits

• Unlimited annual leave with 25-day minimum.
• Downtime weeks: Once a quarter, the whole company shifts gears.
• AI-first culture: We provide the tools and training to ensure you’re spending your energy on high-value work.
• Real ownership: All Castor team members are offered options through our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive wellbeing: Free access to Open Up for mental health, specialized sleep courses (for you and your family), and a budget to make your home office a place you actually want to be.
• Annual bonus: A guaranteed 'Happy Holidays' bonus every December.