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