Head of Accounting – Group Accounting, Reporting & Finance Operations

As Head of Accounting, you will take responsibility for the administrative and financial processes of an international SaaS group with three legal entities. You will structure and optimize the entire accounting cycle, monitor the quality of financial reporting, and manage a team of two employees.

You will work closely with the CFO and ensure reliable financial data is used for reporting, budget monitoring, and financial models.

Your responsibilities:

• Managing and guiding an accounting team of two employees.
• Structuring and managing the complete accounting processes.
• Monitoring the process from customer and supplier invoices to bookings and cash flow monitoring.
• Ensuring up-to-date and correct accounting.
• Coordinating external partners for data processing, write-offs, and bank reconciliations.
• Monitoring the accuracy of analytical accounting.
• Following up on the financial results of three legal entities.
• Preparing and coordinating monthly financial reporting.
• Processing and controlling cut-offs and provisions.
• Analyzing and implementing control points for reliable closings.
• Organizing and securing the closing of each entity.
• Following up on and reconciling intercompany transactions.
• Developing and implementing operational KPIs.
• Building and optimizing financial dashboards using AI.
• Supporting the CFO with budget monitoring and financial models.
• Improving internal financial and administrative processes.
• Optimizing approval procedures for expenses.
• Improving customer invoicing and the follow-up of strategic suppliers.
• Selecting and implementing financial software and automation solutions.
• Monitoring the needs and performance of financial tools.
• Performing analyses regarding operational bottlenecks.
• Leading financial and transversal improvement projects.
• Coordinating contacts with auditors, accountants, banks, and advisors.
• Managing legal, administrative, and tax obligations.
• Monitoring Belgian and French compliance requirements.
• Managing stock option plans and shareholder administration.
• Supporting financing processes, international growth, and acquisitions.
• Preparing financial information and presentations for the Board of Directors.
• You have more than five years of relevant experience within accounting.
• You have experience within an SME, scale-up, or accounting firm.
• You possess thorough knowledge of accounting and financial processes.
• You have experience with monthly and annual closings.
• You can manage the complete accounting of multiple legal entities.
• You have experience with financial and analytical reporting.
• You possess knowledge of legal, tax, and administrative obligations.
• You preferably have experience with Belgian accounting and legal regulations.
• Knowledge of the French accounting and legal context is a significant asset.
• You have experience with intercompany transactions and group closings.
• You can coordinate external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors.
• You have experience in managing or guiding a Finance team.
• You work in a highly process-oriented manner.
• You have an affinity for digital tools and automation.
• You can select, implement, and optimize financial systems.
• You are interested in AI applications within Finance.
• You can translate reliable financial data into reporting and dashboards.
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You work independently, accurately, and result-oriented.
• You feel comfortable within an international and remote-first work environment.
• You are fluent in English.
• Knowledge of French is a significant asset.
• You are available for a collaboration of four or five days per week.
• You are open to a collaboration under independent contractor status.