Head of Finance

Merus asked Finance Appointments to assist in streamlining their IFRS and SEC reporting requirements. Merus, a Dutch cancer research company founded by academics from Utrecht University, is listed on NASDAQ. This listing prompted them to seek a highly specialized chartered accountant. At the time, the company was in a hectic start-up phase, and the US CFO required someone who could work independently from the Netherlands.

Result: We successfully placed an experienced CPA whose primary responsibilities included month, quarter, and year-end financial close (management and financial accounting), overseeing the year-end financial audit (IFRS-based), managing the company’s share-based payment plan (valuation issues, accounting, administration, day-to-day management), and acting as the go-to person for ad-hoc financial matters. Our candidate provided stability and a clear overview during a challenging period.