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Gooitzen Boonstra

Questioner · DISC type c
Accountant en (ESG) adviseur at Bentacera
📍 Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands

Gooitzen Boonstra is a seasoned accountant and advisor at Bentacera with over 35 years of experience. After nine years as General Director, he now focuses on ESG and CSRD advisory and data-driven accounting. He holds a Registeraccountant (RA) designation and is actively involved in expanding the firms presence in Groningen.

He is deeply rooted in his Frisian community, serving as a board member and treasurer for the Koninklijke Vereniging De Friesche Elf Steden. An avid skater himself, he has completed the iconic Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Tour) three times. His community involvement extends to his role on the supervisory board of Sport Fryslân.

Unique fact: As a board member, Gooitzen is now responsible for organizing the Elfstedentocht and would not be allowed to skate in the next one.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Accountant en (ESG) adviseur
Job Level
Middle
Location
Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Gooitzen shows up

Systematic
Cautious & Analytical
Value Seeker

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Gooitzen cares about

ESG & CSRD
He has specialized in ESG and CSRD for the past two years, actively supporting clients with the implementation of sustainability reporting directives.
Data-Driven Accountancy
Since stepping down as director in 2023, he has focused on implementing data-driven work methods within Bentacera to enhance advisory services.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Accountant en (ESG) adviseur
Bentacera
1-2023 - 1-2024
Vennoot | Accountant | Adviseur | Datadriven | ESG
Bentacera
1-2014 - 12-2022
Algemeen directeur
Bentacera
7-2019
Lid raad van toezicht
Sport Fryslân
Accountant RA
Meeuwsen Ten Hoopen Accountants
In the press

Media appearances

Accountancy, duurzaamheid en de Elfstedentocht: een update van Gooitzen Boonstra. Featured in Bentacera
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Education
1987 - 1997
RA
NIVRA
1985 - 1987
HEAO
NHL Hogeschool
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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