Junior Accounting Controller

For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world.  As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you.

Come Ride With Us as our Junior Accounting Controller at Cannondale’s HQ in Woudenberg

At Cannondale, we believe in pushing boundaries not just in cycling, but in how we work together to build a better business. As part of our Finance team, you’ll support and perform daily transactional finance, financial reporting, tax, internal controls, and compliance activities. This is a broad and varied role that offers the opportunity to grow your expertise in both accounting and financial control, while collaborating closely with the Accounting Team, Corporate Finance, and cross-functional partners across our global organization.

Note: This is not a remote position. This role is based at the Cannondale Woudenberg location.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Support month-end closing procedures to ensure accurate financial accounting and group reporting
• Analyze and deliver monthly P&L and balance sheet reports, comparing against budgets and forecasts
• Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Prepare and support monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Help build scalable financial processes
• Contribute to budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with Commercial Finance on sales analysis and support additional finance projects as needed

What You Bring to the Table:

• HBO degree in Finance or Accounting or 1+ years of experience in accounting or controlling, with a desire to keep learning and growing
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a natural ability to solve problems and spot opportunities
• A solid foundation in accounting principles and techniques, including RJ (Dutch GAAP)
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement is part of the culture
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Dutch fluency is preferred but not required
• Motivated by collaboration and shared goals, and energized by a team culture rooted in sportsmanship and trust
• Ready to deepen your expertise in technical accounting while expanding your impact through financial control

Some of our Great Benefits:  

• Hybrid work environment 
• Generous Paid Time Off  
• Great discounts on company products 
• Employee Wellness Program Pon Fit  
• A mix of casual yet professional culture 
• Discount additional health insurance package  
• Onsite gym
• Travel reimbursement  
• Collective Labour Agreement Metalektro 
• Pension plan 

Want a closer look into what it's like to Come Ride With Us? Explore more of Cannondale on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

About the organization 

As a proud member of the Pon Holdings family, Cannondale benefits from the strong foundation and extensive network of one of the Netherlands' largest family-owned businesses, as well as the largest bike portfolio in the world: Pon.Bike, including brands like Gazelle, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Kalkhoff, Focus, Urban Arrow, Veloretti and Swapfiets. Being a part of Cannondale means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization backed by the strength and stability of Pon Holdings. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cannondale we value a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, regardless of your gender or race, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Our DEI Mission Statement: At Cannondale, we are on a mission to ensure all members of the cycling community feel that they belong. Our commitment to celebrating individuality and differences extends beyond our diverse line up of bikes to our workplace culture, where we recognize and embrace the strengths and viewpoints of each team member, regardless of their background or identity. We are thankful for the feedback and perspectives that challenge us to create more inclusivity in this space and hold us accountable to making meaningful progress.

WE ARE A CYCLE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

The cycle-friendly employer certification scheme was developed to establish a European standard for cycle friendly companies. The certification is intended to help European companies to improve the situation for employees that cycle to work. As an acknowledgement for our effort we received the certificate “cycle-friendly employer”. 

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