Job Description

Function title: Head of CRCO Accounting Section
Reference: NOC-CF-2026-AD/1094
Location: Brussels
The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties.
Information about living in Brussels
Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
Type of post: Administrator
Job level: AD9-AD11 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
Generic job title: Senior Team Leader
Number of posts: 1
Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
Security clearance: EUROCONTROL, NATO or EU Secret
Directorate/Service: CF/AFC - Agency Financial Control Unit
Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
Competition publication date: 23/04/2026
Competition closing date: 21/05/2026 (23:59 Brussels time)
Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the Directorate Central Route Charges Office and Finance, the Head of CRCO Accounting Section is responsible for guiding and overseeing their team to ensure the timely and effective delivery of accounting services related to the Multilateral Agreement for Route Charges and the bilateral agreements for route, terminal and communication charges managed by the CRCO, while ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

This position requires a balanced mix of business and operational engagement. Candidates must be equally comfortable developing financial analysis and controls, managing staff and dealing with day-to-day accounting and finance operations.

Your role

Your role will be to:

Lead and manage the activities and resources dedicated to the accounting for the 23 billing systems managed by the CRCO and ensure timely and accurate delivery of services in accordance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures and with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and best practises.
Define the strategy for the financial reporting of the CRCO operations to States/ANSP’s and airspace users and establish and implement associated policies and operational processes in view of increasing synergies and harmonisation in the services.

Define key performance indicators within the CRCO accounting service and ensure that targets are met.
Manage the evolution of the CRCO financial information system by acting as functional administrator, defining business requirements, coordinating tests of new developments and validating solutions.
Plan, drive, and monitor team output, including role definition and performance evaluation. Address performance gaps and foster development through training, coaching, mentoring, etc. to ensure required competencies are available when needed.
Responsible for the annual financial closure for the MLS and Bilateral Agreements.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of official financial reporting, including the annual Financial Statements for the RCS (Route Charge System) in line with IFRS and RCS relevant policies and regulations and the annual financial reporting for each signed Bilateral Agreement.
Manage the national administrations and ANSPs’ relationship on financial and accounting matters and act as focal point for the external auditors.
Define policies and procedures aiming at achieving a high level of assurance in the areas of integrity of data, information security and business continuity, and ensure their application in coordination with internal relevant services.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal systems and controls.
Drive regular reviews with a view of further improving existing services and processes.
Build collaborative relationship across CRCO teams, internal and external stakeholders.
Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

Candidates must fulfil one of the following educational and professional experience requirements:

Completion of third level studies in a relevant field (e.g. finance, accounting, business administration, economics) meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7 followed by at least 10 years progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3 years in a team management role. OR
Completion of third level studies in a relevant field (e.g. finance, accounting, business administration, economics) meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 6 followed by at least 11 years progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3 years in a team management role.

Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
A relevant professional certification in accountancy (e.g. Chartered Accountant) would be desirable.
Proficiency in Financial Accounting (e.g. balance sheet, forecasting of depreciation, general ledger, profit and loss, fixed asset, cash management) and/or financial analysis and internal controls.
Experience and sound knowledge of IFRS and/or IPSAS applied.
Deep hands-on expertise with all accounting-related activities.
Relevant expertise and/or experience in the use of financial modules of ERP systems.
Proven track record in financial positions in multi-entity, international environments would be considered an advantage.
Proven experience in business process review, in change management for process improvement and/or in organizational transformation would be considered an advantage.
Excellent drafting skills in English.
Customer focus: You know how to develop and implement service excellence concepts.
Decision making: You take decisions based on balanced arguments.
Managing people: You implement effective people-management practices.
Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
Communication: You adapt your communication to different situations and audiences.
Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1: The selected candidate will be required to become basic user of French at level A1 before the end of the probation period.
The levels relate to the Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
The selected candidate may be required to provide documentary evidence confirming they meet the minimum education requirements. They will be informed if and when specific evidence is needed. Please note that no offer (for external candidates) or appointment (for internal candidates) will be made until the necessary evidence, if required, is validated.
The selected candidate will be engaged in accordance with the provisions of the Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency.
Conditions depending on current type of appointment
Internal staff appointed for a determined period
- Retain their current type of appointment duration.
- Continue under their existing appointment duration, as appointment durations are not cumulative.
- The duration of their appointment will therefore not restart upon selection to the new post, i.e. the remaining duration of their current determined appointment continues to apply.
- Renewal(s): This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years.
- Conversion: Conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.ic.
Internal staff appointed for an undetermined period
- Retain their current type of appointment duration.
At the end of the 5 Year period of the post for which they were selected:
- If the assignment is extended, they will continue in the post in accordance with the applicable rules.
- If the assignment is not extended and/or the duties are not confirmed as being of a lasting nature, they will be transferred to another post corresponding to their “previous” type of post, job level, and function group.
The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
This post entails management activities. Established staff members will therefore have to serve a confirmation period of 9 months. This period may be shortened to 6 months if the selected candidate is appointed following a competition preceded by a previous temporary assignment to the post for which s/he was selected. The Director General may also decide not to make subject to this provision if that official has previously been assigned, for a period of 2 years or more, to a post similar to that for which he has been selected and which entailed the same level of management responsibilities.
The selected candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.

Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.