Controller (Full-time, 40 hrs/week)

Are you an experienced Controller who enjoys steering the financial direction of a dynamic, international organization? At Checkpoint Apparel Labeling, you can apply your expertise, contribute to innovation, and help shape our continued growth. In this role, you will analyze and optimize financial processes while collaborating with various teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Join our team of more than 80 colleagues in Terborg (just past Doetinchem), where you can commute without traffic jams, by bike, car, or public transport. Ready for a new challenge? Apply now and become part of our team.

Your role

As Controller, you are responsible for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company. You monitor and manage financial and operational strategy metrics, develop and maintain control systems to safeguard company assets, and ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
You validate data, prepare financial analyses, and support Management in evaluating business performance. You also assist managers in identifying and implementing value-adding improvements. You will lead the Finance department and report directly to the Director of Finance ALS Worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting for Checkpoint Apparel Labeling Terborg (Actuals, Forecast, Budget).
• Full ownership of the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Working Capital (local-, Canadian-, and tax GAAP).
• Ensure alignment between local results and global reporting.
• Oversee all financial transactions and accounting activities.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Perform Balance Sheet reviews.
• Manage Internal Controls / Audits (Bill 198), Dutch Statutory Audits and conduct financial analyses.
• Oversee tax management and compliance for the region.
• Responsible for Credit Management and Billing.
• Approve Capital expenditure and contracts.
• Monitor and control costs and expenses.
• Ensure financial practices comply with statutory legislation and regulations.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structures, including:
  • Restructuring accruals and expenses
  • Warranty, inventory, and receivables reserves
  • Intercompany reconciliations
• Serve as an active member of the Management Team, acting ethically and cost consciously.
• Ensuring that the operations related to the cost accounting of the company (product unit costs and average costs) are carried out within the framework of determined expense centers.
• Provide financial guidance to the Management Team and coordinate with regional and corporate experts in tax, treasury, risk management, accounting, and internal control.
• Lead financial analysis and scenario modeling for new business proposals and manage the approval process before proposals reach customers.

Education, knowledge and experience:
You are a strong match if you have:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in an international and/or production environment.
• Experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong accounting expertise and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of local systems, MS Office, SAP, and Qlik Analytics.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of financial regulations and standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP).
• English proficiency at minimum B2 level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of payroll administration (payroll taxes, WKR), experience with ADP iHCM is a plus.

What do we offer?

• A position within a successful international market leader with an open and informal culture.
• A one‑year contract with the intention to convert to permanent after 12 successful months.
• A full-time workweek of 40 hours.
• A competitive salary based on the collective labor agreement for graphic media (depending on education, experience, and expertise).
• 8% holiday allowance (paid in May).
• An attractive bonus scheme linked to financial results.
• 25 vacation days plus 3 additional days for overtime.
• Flexible working hours (start between 07:00 and 09:00).
• Hybrid working options (up to 2 days per week after the training period).
• A laptop and phone.
• Strong secondary benefits, including a good pension scheme with PGB.
• Collective health insurance with Menzis or Zilveren Kruis.
• Participation in our Lease‑a‑Bike program (with a permanent contract).
• A fully equipped canteen and daily fresh fruit via “Fruit op je Werk.”
• Participation in the staff association.

About Checkpoint

Checkpoint’s one-stop-shop formula makes us unique in the industry. We serve a large international customer base, operate our own production locations, and manage the entire process from A to Z. With our RFID solutions, we are a market leader in retail.

Apply

Does this position appeal to you? Send your CV and a short motivation to [email protected]. For questions, contact Norine de Haas (HR Manager) via the same email address or by phone at +31 (0) 88 008 2300.

Acquisition is not appreciated.