Regional GL Accounting Manager
Everoad by sennder
Accounting & Finance
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posted on Oct 22, 2025
Regional GL Accounting Manager
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Finance
Hybrid
Full-time
sennder is Europe's Leading Digital Freight Forwarder. In a traditional industry, we're moving fast and focusing on the digitalization and automation of road logistics. By leveraging our proprietary technology, we're building an ecosystem that is leading the industry into the 21st century.
We are seeking a proactive and innovative Regional GL Accounting Manager to lead the General Ledger Accounting function for our West Region, which includes Benelux, Latvia and France. Reporting to the Director of GL Accounting, you will play a key role in the transformation and centralization of our finance operations at the group level.
As we transition from local setups to a workstream-based structure, you will be responsible for coordinating GL activities across countries and entities, supporting the implementation of standardized processes, and ensuring operational excellence across the region.
You will lead a dedicated team, drive accounting consistency, and collaborate closely with other global finance workstreams such as FP&A, AP/AR, Treasury and Tax, while also ensuring coordination of local tax compliance activities in partnership with internal teams and external advisors.
WHAT YOU WILL DO …
- Lead and oversee GL Accounting operations for the West Region, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant month-end and year-end closings.
- Mentor and develop a team of GL accountants, fostering a culture of performance, clarity and collaboration.
- Contribute to the centralization and harmonization of accounting processes within the group’s transformation roadmap.
- Serve as the primary accounting contact for the West Region, coordinating activities across relevant finance workstreams.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant local GAAPs (Dutch, Belgian, French and Latvian), as well as adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures.
- Supervise journal entries, reconciliations, provisions, intercompany transactions, and provide audit support.
- Identify and implement process enhancements, focusing on standardization, documentation and automation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across regions to ensure aligned and efficient accounting operations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting or Audit, with proven team leadership experience.
- In-depth knowledge of Dutch GAAP and IFRS; familiarity with other local GAAPs is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in multi-entity and international month-end closings.
- Experience managing local tax compliance topics, in coordination with tax advisors or external stakeholders, is a plus.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a hands-on and solution-oriented mindset.
- Background in finance transformation, process optimization, or shared service environments is highly advantageou
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite and Oracle preferred) and solid Excel skills.
- Fluency in English is required; Dutch is a plus.
WHY CHOOSE SENNDER …
We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.
Dynamic Scale-Up sennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale-up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face-to-face connections across our offices remain central – it's not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins, together.
Put Your Stamp on the Industry We operate in a complex and ever-changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands-on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.
Employee Well-Being We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just ‘work’.
Your Growth, Rewarded We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long-term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together. We're excited to grow with you!
Vibrant Workspaces Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.
We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe.
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Req ID: R7249
