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full-timeOperations Controller, EMEA
Flexport · Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Flexport: At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us. The opportunity: As part of the EMEA Accounting team in Amsterdam, we are opening a role for an Operations Controller – a hands-on leader for accounting, control, and finance automation across 15+ countries. This is an opportunity to build modern finance operations in a fast-growing multinational environment, as part of a team that is shaping and learning from the new world of autonomous finance firsthand; a genuinely unique opportunity to get ahead of the market. The role requires a strong grasp of financial reporting and VAT principles, sharp analytical thinking, and the professional judgment needed to lead across stakeholders and time zones under pressure. You will: Own full monthly close timeliness, completeness and accuracy across a growing multi-entity footprint, overseeing standardized schedules and checklists that scale as entity count grows. Own accuracy of local Revenue and COGS, including transfer pricing calculations based on approved methodology. Control cost, balance sheet and liquidity through among others OPEX and T&E challenge, financial anomaly investigation, deposits and cash flow review. Build and deliver automation roadmap for the Accounting function within and outside the ERP by identifying manual, repeatable work and sequencing its removal. Enforce correct output and input VAT recording end-to-end, based on strong technical acumen on EU and international VAT principles. Drive corrective actions across internal and external stakeholders to enforce correct financial and VAT accountingImplement e-invoicing readiness for local continuous transaction control mandates. Partnership with Business to capture new commercial models and contract structures before they hit the ledger, embedding them into standard accounting workflows; with FP&A to sharpen figures and inputs feeding their reporting models; and with other back office functions (Legal, People, Workplace) on recurring compliance, bookings, and ad hoc initiatives. Provide leadership through supervising and developing the Accounting team. You should have: 5+ years of progressive accounting and operational finance experience in a high-growth company. Experience working in a multinational setting with cross-border reporting needs. Strong background in GAAP, financial reporting and ERP systems. Proven experience with applying VAT rules and VAT accounting across Europe. Top level proficiency in deploying and overseeing automated finance tools, agent frameworks and modern financial data stacks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate across departments and manage external relationships. Exceptional organizational, prioritization and planning skills, and keen attention to detail. What is in it for you: An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a thriving multinational environment. Daily catered lunches incl. vegetarian options, breakfast, snacks and soft drinks available in our office on daily basis. Commute expenses: Flexport will cover home-office commuting costs for employees living outside of Amsterdam. Amazing office in the heart of Amsterdam. 25 working days as vacation days based on full time employment. Health insurance: Flexport offers a collective health insurance plan including a basic package and any available additional packages. Your monthly premium is fully paid by Flexport. A defined pension contribution scheme. Equity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. As a private company in a multi-trillion dollar industry, you have a direct stake in our collective growth and success. Employee Assistance Program through Aetna Resources for Living: Flexport provides an employer-sponsored program at no cost to you and your household members. Parental leave benefit: Flexport is here to support you and your families in one of the most important times in life – the birth of a child! Our parental leave program allows both mothers and partners to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth, and to bond with your new child. #LI-onsite Commitment to Equal Opportunity At Fl
| Role | Operations Controller, EMEA |
|---|---|
| Company | Flexport |
| Location | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Type | internship |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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