Senior Financial Controller
Bitvavo · Headquarters · 1mo ago
In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone.
In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year.
About the Role
Bitvavo is looking for you, an ambitious Senior Financial Controller who has accounting and reporting in their DNA. You do not shy away from learning new things every day and taking responsibility for various financial projects.
We are on the mission to stay the European Market Leader as a cryptocurrency exchange and expand our offering to enable access to better returns for our customers. In the next couple of years, we will be considerably expanding our operations all around Europe and you will have the opportunity to be part of it. You will be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of our accounting, and solid reporting to our stakeholders. This means a lot of impact and opportunities to set up new and improve existing processes.
You will be an important player in the finance team. For us, finance is not just a support department. Finance is at the very core of our business processes. As we scale up our reporting to meet new IFRS requirements, run our first Big 4 audit, and expand into new revenue lines, this role carries real ownership over how we get there.
What You Will Be Doing
Owning accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and yearly closing and financial reporting, as well as ad hoc reporting
Contributing to our IFRS conversion project, ensuring our accounting policies and financial statements are IFRS compliant
Consolidating group entities and preparing consolidated and company only financial statements, including multi entity and business line reporting
Taking initiative to implement process improvements and further strengthen the control function over accounting processes
Identifying data requirements and setting up reporting to comply with new crypto regulation
What We Look For
University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
8-10 years of experience, ideally including Big 4 audit experience or a senior in-house reporting role
Strong knowledge of external reporting (IFRS), including consolidation and technically complex areas such as share based payments and revenue recognition
Experience coordinating or managing an external audit
Strong stakeholder management skills
Organized, flexible, detail oriented, and able to take ownership of complex projects. Able to work independently, prioritise and multi task
Please note that for this role we are only considering candidates who are already based in the Netherlands. Experience in the local market is mandatory for this position, and relocation is therefore not offered.
At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity, and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.
Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.
What We Offer
At Bitvavo, we believe in attracting, motivating and retaining talented people through market-competitive offerings that go beyond compensation alone. To learn more about our total rewards package and the benefits we offer, visit our Life at Bitvavo page.