About the job

Made for Patients. Made for Partnerships. Made for you.

For more than 100 years, Canon Medical has been at the cutting edge of diagnostic imaging, creating healthcare solutions that improve people’s lives. We partner with leading clinical and academic institutions around the world to develop systems and services that push the boundaries of image quality and workflow efficiency.

Inspired by our “Made for Life” philosophy, we are dedicated to providing healthcare solutions that address the real-world needs and concerns of patients, medical professionals, customers and partners. Working at Canon Medical Systems Europe you will get the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives while working with us.

The role

As Director Financial Accounting, you lead the Accounting Department of our European Headquarters and oversee financial accounting, treasury and reporting activities across the organization. You ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cash management, statutory compliance and robust internal controls while supporting the business with reliable financial insights.

You are a trusted advisor to the Senior Vice President & CFO and work closely with Finance colleagues, CGCs, external auditors, tax authorities and other stakeholders across Europe.

What will you do?

• Lead the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate financial operations, effective resource planning and team development.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings, statutory reporting and financial statement preparation.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, foreign currency activities and payment processes across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, VAT, tax legislation, payroll accounting and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and act as the main contact for auditors, tax authorities and banking partners.
• Deliver timely financial reporting, forecasts and analyses to the Senior Vice President & CFO and Canon Inc. (CINC).
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls and financial governance.
• Partner with Finance, HR and business stakeholders on accounting, treasury and cross-functional projects.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Extensive leadership experience within an international accounting or finance environment.
• Strong expertise in financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury, payroll accounting, VAT and tax compliance.
• Experience managing audits, financial reporting and complex accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Experience in FP&A is a plus
• Strong analytical and leadership skills with the ability to coach teams and drive process improvements.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• High level of integrity, accuracy and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.

What do we offer?

You will work in a professional team and in a challenging environment with many opportunities to expand your knowledge and experience. In addition, we offer you:

• a gross monthly salary aligned with your knowledge and work experience;
• a 13th month and 8% vacation allowance;
• 32 vacation days and 5 scheduled days off;
• travel expenses / home office allowance.

Interested in shaping this role with your expertise? We look forward to hearing from you!

For questions, you can contact the recruitment department, at cmse.recruitment@eu.medical.canon. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

Canon Medical Systems Europe places great importance on diversity and inclusion and offers a respectful working environment with no room for discrimination or harassment. We endorse government policies for hiring and promoting individuals based on merit, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.