Financial controlling, interim CFO, tax filings (VAT & income tax), annual accounts filing, and bookkeeping for startups and growing companies across the US, Latin America, and the international community in the Netherlands.
Former KPMG & PwC · Financial Controller & Finance Manager roles at Dutch companies
CPC: Venezuela's certified public accountant credential (Contador Público Colegiado), Colegio de Contadores Públicos del Estado Carabobo, No. 104819.
* Files & credentials shared via encrypted, password-protected links — Google Drive for US clients, Proton Drive for European clients (GDPR/AVG data residency) — never as email attachments.
Interim CFO and Controller work, M&A due diligence, finance transformation, and reporting — for remote, venture-backed founders and leadership teams (SaaS, marketplaces, digital businesses) across the US, Latin America, and Europe.
See finance leadership →Monthly bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and compliance under Dutch law — for freelancers, small businesses, and expats in the Netherlands.
See bookkeeping services →From strategic CFO oversight to hands-on compliance — two tiers so you engage exactly the level of support your business needs right now.
The two titles get used loosely across the industry, which makes it hard to know what you're actually engaging. Here's the plain version, so you pick the right one instead of guessing — most early-stage founders start with a Controller and add CFO-level work once investor conversations or major decisions are on the table.
Three levels of part-time financial leadership, from a monthly reporting package to a full interim CFO — priced by days committed per month, not a mystery quote. Interim CFO, Interim Financial Controller, and Financial Reporting & Dashboards, explained side by side.
Single-entity statements, GAAP conversion, and multi-entity consolidation are three depths of the same underlying work — priced by how many entities and standards are involved, not by guesswork.
Financial due diligence for buyers, sell-side readiness for owners preparing to raise or sell, and ongoing support through an active deal — grounded in Big 4 audit training and hands-on acquisition experience, not generic M&A advisory.
Restructuring finance functions for scalability — internal controls, process automation with tools like Basecone and Exact, and the vendor master data quality work that determines whether automation actually holds up.
Deep-dive review of your bookkeeping and administrative records. Identifies errors, gaps, and compliance risks before they become costly problems.
Evaluation and redesign of internal control processes based on the COSO framework — identifying control gaps and building practical, right-sized controls for your business.
An interim or fractional CFO brings senior financial leadership — cash flow forecasting, investor-ready reporting, budgeting, and strategic decision support — without the cost of a full-time hire. For early-stage startups, this typically runs on a part-time or project basis, from a few hours a month up to a few days a week, scoped to what the business actually needs at that stage rather than a fixed full-time salary.
From your monthly bookkeeping to annual accounts, payroll, and VAT — explained in plain language, under Dutch rules.
For digital entrepreneurs — e-commerce, online services, cross-border sales — with 0–20 transactions/month: your books kept current every month, invoicing to your own clients handled for you, plus a plain-language monthly dashboard of revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
For OSS/IOSS: we prepare the calculations and the return, ready to file. You review, approve, and file — final responsibility for the accuracy of your sales data stays with you. This applies to businesses established in the Netherlands/EU. We are not a registered IOSS intermediary.
Your dashboard data is processed under the same client agreement as your bookkeeping, hosted on EU servers. See our Privacy Policy for details.
See the full details for your situation: Expats & international entrepreneurs (EN) · Hispanohablantes (ES) · Montaje inicial en Holanda (ES)
Monthly payroll processing in Exact — payslips, payroll journal entries, and wage tax (loonheffingen) filing with the Belastingdienst. For businesses registered in the Netherlands with staff on payroll.
Two things, both included: (1) year-end accounts (jaarrekening) prepared and filed with the KVK, and (2) the corporate income tax return (vennootschapsbelasting) prepared and filed. Both are a legal requirement for BV entities. Not applicable to ZZP/eenmanszaak, who are not required to file annual accounts with the KVK; income tax support for ZZP is included in monthly bookkeeping.
Chart of accounts setup, Exact Online configuration, first financial statements, and onboarding guidance — for newly formed BV entities in the Netherlands. Not applicable to ZZP/eenmanszaak, whose setup is simple enough to be included in monthly bookkeeping.
Four services, not one: filing prep for EU-established sellers, monthly reconciliation for anyone already registered, intermediary vetting for non-EU goods sellers, and registration correction if you're on the wrong scheme. I'm not a registered IOSS intermediary and never take on that liability.
The most common ones are the zelfstandigenaftrek (self-employed deduction), the startersaftrek (extra deduction for your first three years), and the MKB-winstvrijstelling (a fixed percentage exemption on your profit). To qualify for the self-employed deduction, you need to meet the urencriterium — at least 1,225 hours worked in your business per year. Business costs, a home office, and certain investments can also reduce your taxable profit.
Prices vary by service level: a basic ZZP bookkeeping package usually starts around €65–€125/month for straightforward businesses with a handful of transactions. Add-ons like cross-border VAT (OSS/IOSS) prep, payroll, or annual accounts for a BV cost extra. It's worth paying more once your business grows past simple bookkeeping — for example, when you're invoicing clients directly, selling cross-border, or need a real dashboard instead of just compliance.
Most ZZP'ers file BTW quarterly through the Belastingdienst portal, reporting VAT collected on sales minus VAT paid on business expenses. If you sell to other EU countries, the reporting gets more complex — you may need the OSS scheme instead of separate VAT registrations abroad. Missing the deadline triggers automatic fines and interest, so most freelancers prefer to have this handled by a bookkeeper.
Dutch personal income tax returns (aangifte inkomstenbelasting) are filed annually, typically due by May 1st for the previous calendar year, through the Belastingdienst's online portal. ZZP'ers report their business profit under Box 1, alongside deductions like the zelfstandigenaftrek, startersaftrek, and MKB-winstvrijstelling. An extension can be requested if more time is needed, and many freelancers have a bookkeeper file on their behalf directly through professional software connected to the Belastingdienst.
A simple, transparent onboarding so there are no surprises on either side.
30-minute video call to understand your business, pain points, and the reporting standard applicable to your jurisdiction.
Clear scope, fixed pricing or hourly estimate, and an engagement letter. No hidden fees, no scope creep.
Credentials via encrypted channel. I connect to your bookkeeping system and review your chart of accounts.
Monthly reports, quarterly check-ins, and proactive alerts. No chasing required.
No commitment, no sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about where your finances stand and what it would take to get them where they need to be.
Book instantly on my calendar, no waiting for a reply.
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