Controller

Description

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis, research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS®, LIT™ and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com.  We are seeking a Controller based in the Netherlands to support our growing international operations. This role will act as the primary owner of US GAAP financial reporting for our Dutch entity, while also ensuring compliance with Dutch statutory (local GAAP) requirements. This position sits within a multi-national finance organization and operates on a US public company close, reporting, and control cadence. The ideal candidate is comfortable working cross-border, navigating technical accounting topics, and partnering closely with US finance leadership and external auditors. This position is Hybrid with 3 days onsite in Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands.  What you’ll be doing: US GAAP Reporting & Close 

•  Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for assigned entities under US GAAP
•  Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements and reporting packages
•  Identify, prepare, and document US GAAP adjustments from local GAAP
•  Support SEC reporting processes/regulations

•  Oversee Dutch statutory financials, including coordination with local advisors
•  Ensure compliance with Dutch GAAP and local regulatory requirements
•  Manage statutory audits and filings in coordination with external auditors
•  Support cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis (where applicable)
•  Partner with operations and FP&A to ensure accurate cost flows and margin analysis
•  Ensure alignment between operational data and financial reporting

•  Operate within a SOX-compliant control environment
•  Support internal and external audits (US and local)
•  Ensure adherence to US public-company policies, close timelines, and documentation standards

•  Act as a key liaison between US-based finance leadership and local operations
•  Partner with FP&A, Tax, and Operations on financial analysis and business initiatives
•  Contribute to process improvements, automation, and scalability as the business grows

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CA, or equivalent a plus)
•  8+ years of progressive accounting experience
•  Strong hands-on US GAAP experience (required)
•  Solid understanding of Dutch GAAP and statutory reporting
•  Experience in a US-listed or US-owned multinational environment strongly preferred
•  Background in Big 4 or top-tier audit is a plus
•  Exposure to cost accounting in a manufacturing, life sciences, or product-based environment preferred
•  Comfortable working with North American-based teams and time zones
•  Experience implementing new policies and procedures 
•  Capable of identifying and implementing improvements that drive efficiencies and drive business performance
•  Hands-on team player, able to interact professionally with all levels
•  Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
•  An effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
•  Self-motivated, goal-oriented with ability to work under tight deadlines and possesses attention to details
•  Works well under pressure and leads by example
•  Advanced Excel and a Solid knowledge of SAP ERP system is preferred, but not required