Driscoll's

Assistant Controller Europe

Driscoll's  •  Kingdom of the Netherlands (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

At Driscoll’s, we are committed to delivering high-quality financial insights that support our growing international business. To strengthen our Finance team in Europe, we are looking for an Assistant Controller who combines analytical strength with a hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Controller, you will play a key role within the Controllership team, supporting our Dutch entities while contributing to European-wide financial reporting and compliance. You ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial information while actively driving improvements in processes and systems.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and supporting monthly financial statements at both local and consolidated level
  • Owning and reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with reconciliation policies
  • Analysing financial data and providing clear insights to senior management
  • Supporting statutory accounts preparation and ensuring local compliance requirements are met
  • Assisting with year-end audits and acting as a point of contact for external auditors
  • Supporting periodic reporting to headquarters (e.g. cash flow, DSO, transfer pricing)
  • Leading payroll-related financial processes in collaboration with HR and external providers
  • Ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, benefits reporting, and tax requirements
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including finance transformation and systems enhancements
  • Collaborating with international finance teams on intercompany reconciliations
  • Supporting ERP-related activities and process optimizations

Candidate Profile

What you bring
You are a structured, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic and international environment.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting. We prefer an ACCA certificate
  • Around 3+ years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Strong knowledge of Dutch accounting and payroll processes (including pensions and benefits)
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is a plus)
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
  • Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly

Who you are
You bring energy, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset to your work. You are comfortable working cross-functionally and interacting with stakeholders beyond Finance.

  • Accurate, analytical, and detail-driven
  • Proactive and well-organised, able to manage multiple priorities
  • Collaborative team player with a service-oriented mindset
  • Comfortable challenging when needed and identifying risks
  • Eager to improve processes and drive efficiency

What we offer
At Driscoll’s, you will be part of a fast-growing, international organisation where collaboration and innovation are key. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, further develop your skills, and grow within the Finance function.

Driscoll's

About Driscoll's

Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries.

Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant.

Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Watsonville, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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