Accountant / Controller

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NEXUS - Grid Intelligence

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Hybrid

Full-time

Arnhem

Amsterdam

Who we are looking for

Are you an experienced Accountant/Controller ready to build and scale finance operations from the ground up, ensuring seamless financial management and compliance for a carve-out launch in the Netherlands?

Highlights

Finance Operations

Carve-out Launch

Audit Readiness

Monthly Close

Cashflow Mgt

VAT Compliance

ERP Implementation

SaaS Metrics

GL Ownership

AP/AR Control

Financial Reporting

Budgeting & Forecast

Hybrid Role

Netherlands Based

Relevant experiences

Accounting/controlling with NL GAAP/IFRS experience, 3-5years.

Strong proficiency in Excel/Sheets and SaaS metrics literacy (ARR, churn).

Fluent in English.

Nice to Have

Experience with audit or carve-out processes.

ERP implementation experience.

Exposure to multi-entity consolidation.

Dutch proficiency.

Build and scale finance operations from day one.

About the Role

Stand up finance operations from day one - owning monthly close, cashflow, billing, VAT and statutory filings, and audit readiness - while establishing clean, scalable controls to ensure a smooth and compliant carve-out launch.

Billing & Collections

Establish billing & collections rhythm by Day 30.

Monthly Close

Consistently achieve <7 working days for monthly close by Day 60.

Audit Readiness

Ensure clean audit readiness within 12 months (policies, controls, documentation in place).

Financial Cadence

Operationalize budget and forecast cadence by end of Q2.

Statutory Filings

Submit all statutory filings (VAT, ICP, Intrastat/CBS) on time with zero delays.

Entity Setup

Complete entity setup milestones (KvK, VAT, UBO, bank onboarding) as planned.

Drive crucial financial operations and ensure compliance.

Your Responsibilities

As our Accountant/Controller, you'll be at the forefront of our financial operations, responsible for nurturing relationships and driving successful outcomes.

Entity Management

Assist with KvK and VAT registrations, UBO records, and bank onboarding.

System Setup

Help stand up chart of accounts, cost centers, and approval flows.

ERP Support

Support ERP enablement and basic P2P/O2C flows.

Transaction Processing

Process AP/AR transactions and maintain master data.

Month-End & Reporting

Own month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting support.

Compliance Filings

Prepare VAT, ICP, Intrastat/CBS submissions.

Treasury & Cash

Manage treasury admin and cash reconciliations.

Audit & Controls

Support audits and ensure documentation compliance.

Expense & Payroll

Oversee expense management and payroll payout.

Financial Ownership

Own GL, AP/AR, revenue operations, and cashflow forecasting.

Strategic Reporting

Prepare management reports; support board packs and investor updates.

Coordination

Coordinate with tax advisors; set up tooling (ERP, invoicing).

A detail-oriented finance professional ready for a challenge.

Who You Are

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Accountant/Controller who can hit the ground running and build our finance function from scratch in the Netherlands.

Experience

3–5+ years in accounting/controlling with NL GAAP/IFRS exposure.

Tech Skills

Strong Excel/Sheets proficiency and SaaS metrics literacy (ARR, churn).

Language

Fluent in English; Dutch language skills preferred.

Carve-out/Audit

Experience with audit or carve-out processes.

ERP Savvy

ERP implementation experience (NetSuite/Exact) is a plus.

Consolidation

Exposure to multi-entity consolidation.

Competitive rewards and a dynamic, supportive environment.

What We Offer

Join us and be a foundational part of our growth with these benefits:

Flexible Work

Hybrid working model, blending office and remote work.

Growth & Development

Dedicated learning and development budget.

Work Setup

Equipment stipend to optimize your home office setup.

Office location

Arnhem, Gelderland, NL

Arnhem, Netherlands

Amsterdam, North Holland, NL

Amsterdam, Netherlands

NEXUS - Grid Intelligence

https://www.nexus-grid.net/

Our offering

Nexus Grid is at the forefront of transforming medium voltage grids through intelligent, AI-powered asset intelligence. Our platform provides European utilities and Distribution System Operators (DSOs) with the 'superpowers' to operate smarter, predict failures, and optimize grid performance.

Our core solutions include:

Real-Time Asset Performance Optimization: We offer continuous monitoring of thermal stress, voltage patterns, and load distribution. This allows utilities to maximize asset utilization without compromising safety, extending asset lifespan by up to 30% and unlocking hidden capacity.
Predictive Failure Prevention: Utilizing advanced machine learning models, Nexus Grid analyzes historical and real-time data to predict equipment failures weeks before they occur. This dramatically reduces unplanned outages by up to 60% and improves crew scheduling by 40%.
Thermal Efficiency & Grid Intelligence: Our system pinpoints thermal bottlenecks within the medium voltage grid, optimizing energy flow and reducing technical losses by up to 15%. This also helps in cutting peak demand charges.

Born from DNV's deep grid expertise and driven by AI innovation, Nexus Grid shifts traditional reactive maintenance to a proactive, predictive approach. We provide 100% MV network transparency and unify siloed data sources (SCADA, maintenance, field reports) into a single, intelligent platform. Our mission is to make every MV grid intelligently resilient, operationally efficient, and future-ready for the energy transition.

Key stats

~30%

Extension of asset lifespan

~60%

Reduction in unplanned outages

99.99%

Grid Reliability Uptime

Our culture

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Innovation & Impact

Driven by AI, we're building cutting-edge solutions that genuinely transform critical infrastructure and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

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Expertise & Growth

Born from DNV's deep grid knowledge, we foster a learning environment where deep industry expertise meets pioneering AI development.

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Future-Ready Mission

Our work directly supports the energy transition, offering a chance to make a significant, positive impact on grid reliability and efficiency across Europe.

Some benefits we offer

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Real-World Impact

Work on solutions that directly optimize essential infrastructure, contributing to grid reliability and the global energy transition.

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Cutting-Edge Technology

Engage with advanced AI and machine learning to solve complex challenges in grid operations and predictive maintenance.

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Collaborative Environment

Join a team born from deep industry expertise that values innovation and empowers European utilities towards a smarter grid.