Head of Financial Accounting & Controlling EMEA

Company Description

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. 

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar. 

As part of the Link Snacks global enterprise, our team across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) is focused on driving the growth of the real meat protein snack category with a strong emphasis on our brands: Jack Link’s®,  Peperami®, BiFi®, and Minuets. We operate through a network of regional offices and production sites across Europe in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom. 

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.  

But we’re not just about snacks; we’re driven by our core values: Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, Show Awesome Character.

Values we bring to life. Every. Single. Day. 

Job Description

Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide as Head of Financial Accounting & Controlling EMEA at Link Snacks. 
Our spacious and modern HQ is located in the vibrant Amsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.  
The position is based in Amsterdam and you will be reporting to the Finance Director EMEA. Frequent travel to Ansbach, Germany, is expected, as the majority of the EMEA Accounting & Control organization is located there.

The Head of Financial Accounting & Controling EMEA is responsible for leading the EMEA accounting, financial control, statutory reporting, compliance, and finance transformation agenda.

The role is accountable for ensuring robust accounting operations, strong internal controls, high-quality financial reporting, and compliance across all EMEA entities. In partnership with US Corporate Finance, the role provides leadership over the EMEA reporting and consolidation agenda, ensuring the integrity, interpretation, and communication of consolidated financial results affecting the region.

The position serves as a strategic finance leader, partnering closely with US Corporate Finance, Tax, Treasury, and regional business leadership to strengthen governance, reporting quality and operational excellence across EMEA. The successful candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with proven leadership capabilities and experience driving finance transformation in complex international organizations.
Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the EMEA Accounting & Control organization, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Treasury, and Financial Control.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
• Serve as the regional technical accounting authority, ensuring consistent application of US GAAP, local statutory requirements, and Group accounting policies.
• Lead EMEA reporting and consolidation activities and act as the primary interface with US Corporate Finance.
• Ensure the timely preparation, audit, and filing of statutory accounts across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, regulatory agencies, and external advisors.
• Drive remediation and resolution of accounting, audit, tax, and compliance matters.
• Lead finance systems, reporting, and process transformation initiatives, including automation, standardization, and data governance improvements.
• Partner with Corporate Treasury to ensure effective liquidity management, cash forecasting, and treasury governance.
• Build and develop a high-performing accounting and control organization across the region.

Qualifications

EU Citizenship and/or valid work permit is required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company’s corporate language.

This role requires a strategic, hands-on finance leader who combines technical excellence with strong leadership and change management capabilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate high integrity, a collaborative leadership style, sound judgment, and a strong ownership mindset while driving financial governance, operational excellence, and business support across the EMEA region.

• Professional accounting qualification (WP (Germany) / RA (Netherlands) / ACCA / CPA / Big 4-trained Head of Accounting).
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial control, consolidation and reporting within an international environment.
• Proven experience leading accounting organizations and developing high-performing teams.
• Hands-on experience with group consolidation across multiple legal entities.
• Demonstrated success implementing consolidation and financial reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and German GAAP (HGB); exposure to Dutch and UK statutory reporting requirements is desirable.
• Strong SAP experience; exposure to SAP Group Reporting and BPC.
• Fluent English is required; German language skills are a strong advantage given the location of the Accounting & Control organization and regular interaction with auditors, advisors and authorities in Germany.
• Strong people leadership and team development capabilities.
• Ability to drive organizational, process and systems transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong planning, prioritization and execution capabilities.
• Ability to balance business partnership with financial governance and control.
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Active listener with excellent judgment
• Ownership mindset and accountability

Additional Information

Our benefits  
At Link Snacks, you’ll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-being!  

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme (above market)   

• In addition to public holidays, you will benefit from 27 days of paid annual leave to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work–life balance.  

• Hybrid working model, because we believe the future of work is based on a modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 home office days.   

• Pension Scheme, we support your long-term financial well-being through a company-supported pension plan.  

• Lunch on Mondays and nutritious snacks and fruit throughout the week 

• Access to ClassPass Subscription, offering a wide range of fitness and wellness activities to support your physical and mental well-being.  

• WFH allowance & commuting allowance, to help cover your travel costs between home and the office.  

• You will be part of a vibrant, dynamic, and international team! Throughout the year, we organize a variety of team activities and initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration, encourage knowledge sharing, and foster a strong sense of belonging.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer  
Link Snacks provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.