We are Skytree

Skytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world.

Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers and business professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and a desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.

As we enter a new phase of growth, we are looking for an agile and forward thinking Accounting and Finance Lead to continue this journey with us.

Your role

This role leads core accounting and finance operations including A/R, A/P, and foundational controllership functions, while building and guiding a high-performing team of two junior finance professionals. You’ll help shape scalable financial processes in a fast-growing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial management and excellent analytical skills. This position reports directly to the Finance Director while working closely with the CFO. This is a great opportunity for a junior controller looking to grow or a Senior Accountant looking to step up to a controllership role.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Managing all accounting operations for 5 entities (3 Dutch, 1 USA, 1 Canada) and more to be set up this year, including Billing, A/R, A/P, as well as fundamental controllership tasks.
• Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements.
• Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Managing and complying with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Lead and develop a small finance team (Accountant + Finance Assistant), fostering efficiency and ownership
• Helping with further development/implementation of MS Dynamics modules.
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Booking general accrual and journal entries, including payroll.
• Supporting monthly complex, cross-country VAT, ICP and other tax filings.
• Actively managing cash, treasury activities and preparing cashflow statements and projections.
• Managing internal budgeting and procurement approval workflows.