Finance Controller
Location: Netherlands
Start date: Q1 2027
Compensation: €70 - €80k annually (depending on experience)
Employment type: full time
About DTACT
DTACT (Data Transform Act) is a data technology company that helps organizations transform complex information into clear, actionable insights. Founded in 2016, we work with government agencies and enterprises across Europe to solve critical data challenges and support better decision-making in areas such as cybersecurity, defense, intelligence, public safety, and critical infrastructure. Built on deep expertise in these domains, we develop innovative solutions that help organizations gain greater visibility, understanding, and control over their data.
As a fully remote and internationally distributed company, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative and adaptable way of working. Our mission is simple: to help organizations turn information into action, enabling faster, smarter decisions when they matter most.
The Role
We are looking for a Finance Controller to own DTACT’s finance function end-to-end as we continue to scale internationally. Reporting into the COO, you’ll take full ownership of accounting, collections, financial analytics, budgeting, and compliance (including our Dutch statutory obligations) - acting as the single point of accountability for finance in the business today. This is a hands-on, mid-level role: you’ll be expected to run the entire finance function largely on your own in the near term, while also bringing the leadership mindset and ambition to grow the function and your own role as DTACT expands.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end accounting operations — AP/AR, general ledger, and month end/year-end close - ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting.
- Manage the full collections process: invoicing, aging follow-up, and cash flow forecasting.
- Build and maintain finance analytics (dashboards, reports) that give leadership clear, real-time visibility into company performance.
- Own the budgeting and forecasting cycle, partnering with department leads to track actuals against plan.
- Ensure full compliance with Dutch tax and statutory reporting requirements (VAT, annual accounts) and manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and tax advisors.
- Partner with People Operations on payroll processing and accuracy across jurisdictions, and own administration of the employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
- Build and continuously improve finance processes, technical efficiencies and controls, laying the groundwork as the company grows.
What you'll bring
- 5–8 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of a full finance function — ideally within tech in a startup or scale-up environment.
- Solid knowledge of Dutch accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory compliance requirements and payroll.
- Proven ability to independently manage accounting, collections, budgeting, and financial analytics without a large supporting team.
- Strong analytical skills and financial modeling ability; comfortable turning data into clear, actionable insights.
- Leadership potential and genuine ambition to grow into a finance leadership role as the team and company scale.
- A hands-on, “roll up your sleeves” attitude, paired with the ability to think and plan strategically.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch.
What's in for you
- Competitive compensation and equity participation, including an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), allowing you to share in DTACT's long-term success.
- Remote-first flexibility, with the opportunity to work from anywhere within compatible time zones and a schedule that supports both collaboration and personal needs.
- A trust-based culture built around asynchronous communication, empowering people to work independently while staying connected and aligned across teams.
- Generous time off, including vacation days and local public holidays to help you rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Home office support, including high-quality equipment and a budget to create a productive and comfortable workspace.
- An international and diverse team, where English is our company language and collaboration spans multiple countries, backgrounds, and perspectives.
- High-impact work: DTACT helps organizations in and outside the government with mitigating their vulnerabilities and providing alerts to incoming threats.
We believe diverse teams build better solutions.
DTACT welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background or identity. We hire based on skills, experience, and potential, and encourage everyone who meets the role requirements to apply.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in their country of residence.