Director, Finance – Sustainability Reporting

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership, expertise, and functional oversight within the Finance organization of the sustainability reporting and disclosures to be filed annually with the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and the United States sustainability reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely filings meet reporting requirements of AFM.
• Serve as a key influence on the mission and vision of the department.
• Lead the development and operation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)/sustainability reporting to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) of the European Union (EU) and sustainability reporting requirements in the United States.
• Ensure disclosures included in the CSRD report are consistent with ESG strategies defined by the company.
• Lead preparation of annual sustainability reports, including environmental reports, sustainability bond impact reports, and any related reporting requirements.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of public sustainability narratives, metrics, and claims across all channels.
• Oversee data collection, governance and assurance processes for all ESG-related disclosures.
• Provide guidance to team members in the area of expertise and ensure department deliverables.
• Lead the Sustainability Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees.
• Provide two direct reports with career development insights and build a strong team environment.
• Serve as a point person for ad‑hoc requests from other departments.
• Direct major change initiatives related to sustainability regulatory reporting (CSRD, enhancement of reporting tools, and data elements) and ensure quality of work and delivery within timelines and budget.
• Partner closely with internal audit, compliance, external audit, and necessary areas within Financial Reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance of sustainability reporting.
• Develop strong relationships with external auditors and lead the resolution of issues identified by the external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. ESG SEC Reporting).
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel, and financial business systems.
• CPA/advanced degree (preferred).
• Proficient with reporting tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software.

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• advanced degree