Financial Controller

📍 Hoofddorp, Netherlands | Hybrid

WHO WE ARE

United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of apparel, legwear, bodywear, bags, backpacks, headwear, and accessories.

Founded in 1998, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized brands, including PUMA, Hurley, Skechers, Ted Baker, Scotch & Soda, Stance, and more.

With headquarters in New York City and offices across key global markets—including Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, London, and beyond—we bring high-quality products to consumers worldwide.

Our mission is to treat our stakeholders with respect, integrity, and fairness, while delivering innovative and high-quality products. Our core values—Unity, Loyalty, Advancement, and Charity—guide everything we do.

As part of our growing European Finance team, we are now looking for a Financial Controller to support the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of our European financial operations across multiple EU and UK entities.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a detail-oriented and hands-on Financial Controller to manage month-end close activities, reconciliations, audit preparation, VAT compliance, and financial reporting across our European entities.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring our books remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready while supporting financial operations across multiple countries and currencies. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, EU Finance team, and US Assistant Controller within a fast-paced international environment where ownership, execution, and accountability are essential.

You will be heavily involved in recurring finance processes, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit deliverables, while also identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and operational efficiencies within the Finance function.

This is a highly operational and cross-functional role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants exposure to international finance operations within a global fashion business.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

📊 Audit Support

• Support EU and UK bank audits and financial/tax audits throughout the year.
• Maintain audit-ready files and supporting documentation in a “send-ready” state.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Follow up daily on audit deliverables and open action items.
• Prepare audit documentation and reconciliation schedules.

📈 Month-End Close & Reporting

• Coordinate and execute the month-end close process across EU entities.
• Review P&L and balance sheet accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure correct coding, allocation, and cut-off of transactions.
• Post accruals and provisions where required.
• Review payroll journals submitted by the US accounting team.
• Maintain clean and well-documented financial records with supporting documentation.

🔍 General Ledger & Reconciliations

• Maintain general ledger integrity across multiple entities and currencies.
• Perform reconciliations across AP, AR, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate reconciling items and process journal corrections where necessary.
• Review and approve bank reconciliations.

⚙️ VAT, Tax & Cash Management

• Support VAT reporting activities.
• Ensure correct VAT coding across sales and purchase invoices.
• Spot-check invoices for VAT accuracy across AR and AP.
• Reconcile VAT postings and VAT control accounts within the general ledger.
• Review VAT accounts for cut-off and month-end accuracy.
• Support daily banking activities, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management.
• Monitor cash positions and support bank reporting activities.

🤝 US Collaboration & Internal Controls

• Support the US Assistant Controller with month-end P&L and balance sheet reviews across 4 entities.
• Maintain and identify opportunities to improve internal controls and finance processes.
• Support SOX compliance requirements where relevant.
• Maintain the bank budget comparison file and support budget versus actual reporting and analysis.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented and execution-focused finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate, compliant, and well-structured financial records.

You are analytical, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting processes.

Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in financial controlling or accounting.
• Graduate background with strong technical accounting foundations.
• Understanding of Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Strong ERP system experience (Exenta ideal; Dynamics/Great Plains helpful).
• Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, data cleansing, and large dataset manipulation.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and revenue recognition.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience within e-commerce, retail, or fashion environments preferred.
• Familiarity with reconciliations, marketplace accounting, and refunds/chargebacks.
• Experience working within a multinational or multi-entity environment.
• Exposure to SOX compliance requirements and international finance operations.

Personal Traits

• Highly detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong ownership mentality with excellent follow-through.
• Comfortable working within Excel-heavy finance environments.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to investigate discrepancies independently.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating within evolving international business environments.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

• Microsoft Excel
• Exenta ERP
• Microsoft Dynamics / Great Plains
• Banking & Reporting Platforms
• Financial Reconciliation Tools

WHY JOIN US?

At ULAC, we are building the future of global apparel and ecommerce by combining operational excellence with internationally recognised brands and a collaborative company culture.

Joining our Finance team means working in a fast-moving international environment where your work directly supports financial integrity, operational excellence, and strategic business growth across Europe.

Perks & Benefits

🏢 Join a passionate finance team working at our beautiful showrooms in Hoofddorp

👕 Dress to impress with 28% employee discounts on our webshop and VIP access to sample sales for friends & family, showcasing our latest collections at discounted rates

🍽️ Enjoy our scrumptious freshly prepared lunch meals for just 3.90, along with all-day coffee, drinks, and snacks to keep you energized and refreshed

🏋️ Discounted access to ClassPass, empowering you to explore a variety of fitness and wellness classes for a balanced lifestyle!

🧘 Unlimited usage of Open-up, our Health & Wellbeing provider, offering 1-1 sessions with certified psychologists and lifestyle coaches, as well as access to informative masterclasses.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

📍 Location: Hoofddorp, Netherlands – Hybrid working model

⏰ Working Hours: Full-time position