Consolidation and Finance Manager

GRESB is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Consolidation and Finance Manager to lead our financial consolidation efforts and oversee financial operations, driving our strategic growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be working at the GRESB headquarters in Amsterdam, with the option to travel to Paris once a month if needed. This person should be fluent in both English and French.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly data-driven company with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture as its core. We value quick-thinking, creative minds and encourage them to maximize their potential.

The Team

The Finance Team is comprised of our CFO, Manager Business Control, Business Controller, and Junior Controller, supported by a team of work students, who focus on billing and other finance-related tasks. The team continuously seeks opportunities to improve its systems and methods, develop innovative ways to monitor and track data, and increase transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Consolidation, Reporting and Analysis:

• Oversee the financial consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements (6 entities, multiple currencies).
• Analyze financial results from various subsidiaries and business units, presenting insights to senior management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting key financial metrics and variances.

2. Accounting Policies and Procedures:

• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures for consolidation processes in line with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls related to financial reporting.

3. Tax Compliance and Planning:

• Manage all aspects of tax compliance, including corporate income tax, payroll tax, sales tax, and other tax filings.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws.

4. Fully Managing our French Subsidiary (Asset Impact)

• Production of reliable & accurate accounts, from day-to-day bookkeeping, through to the production of the balance sheet and income statement, month-end cash flow and review of month-end balances.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions and strategic planning.

5. Internal Controls:

• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Monitor compliance with financial policies and procedures across the organization.

6. Team Player:

• Fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee training and development initiatives to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Work closely with other departments to align financial strategies with business objectives.

7. Internal and External Stakeholder Interaction:

• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and efficient audits.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to gather financial data and insights necessary for consolidation.

8. System Implementation and Optimization:

• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of financial systems and tools to enhance consolidation processes.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.

9. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial operations and tax compliance.
• Stay updated on industry trends to ensure proactive management of financial strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with at least 2 years in financial consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and practices relevant to consolidation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French.
• Proficient in financial modeling, reporting, and analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Involvement in a fast growing international data-driven company
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented and committed team in a supportive environment with loads of camaraderie
• Annual leave of 25 days per calendar year
• 2 volunteering days off per year
• Company pension plan
• Free public transport to and from the Amsterdam office
• Free and healthy office lunch catered daily
• Annual professional development budget of EUR 2,500
• EUR 350 home office budget
• Frequent team events including an annual company retreat

GRESB is an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace, one at which all workers, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, identity, education, or disability, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory approach to hiring and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our teams and programs. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

About GRESB

GRESB is a mission-driven and industry-led organization that provides actionable and transparent environmental, social and governance (ESG) data to financial markets. We collect, validate, score and benchmark ESG data to provide business intelligence, engagement tools and regulatory reporting solutions for investors, asset managers and the wider industry.

Our vision: An investment industry that plays a central role in creating a sustainable world.

Our mission: To provide financial markets with actionable insights, ESG data and benchmarks. Our ESG data and benchmarks now cover over USD 8.8 trillion in real estate and infrastructure value and are used by more than 150 institutional investors to make decisions that lead to a more sustainable world. We have an engaged community of asset managers who are proud to participate in our annual benchmarking process and a group of inspirational industry partners and ESG service providers who amplify our reach.

The GRESB team comes from diverse backgrounds with experience spanning sustainability, data science, software development, real estate, infrastructure, and the capital markets. We’re passionate about tackling the sustainability challenge by providing the insights that will power the markets of the future and enable investors to allocate the world’s capital in a more responsible way.

GRESB is an energetic group of over 100 people, covering dozens of different nationalities located in Amsterdam, with satellite offices in London, Paris, Berlin, Boston, Singapore and Sydney. We care deeply about creating a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone feels comfortable contributing their ideas.