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We are looking for a strategic yet hands-on Accounting Manager to lead our financial operations in Poland. This is a pivotal "build and lead" role within our Finance function. Initially, you will be responsible for bringing our Polish accounting processes in-house, establishing robust local controls, and building a high-performing team. As our European operations evolve, this role is designed for rapid growth and your remit will expand to oversee additional European legal entities, centralizing accounting operations under your leadership as we optimize our regional finance structure. Reporting to the regional finance leadership, you will act as a key stakeholder in our European integration, based in Lodz.
Job Responsibility:
Transition Leadership: Manage the end-to-end migration of accounting processes from external service providers to an internal function
Team Development: Recruit, onboard, and mentor a local accounting team tailored to the needs of the Polish entity
Accounting Operations: Oversee all daily operations, including AP/AR, GL maintenance, intercompany, and fixed assets, ensuring accuracy within NetSuite
Statutory & Tax Compliance: Lead the preparation of local statutory financial statements under Polish GAAP and ensure timely filing of VAT, CIT, R&D tax, and other local tax requirements
Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the annual statutory audit process for the Polish entity
Regional Expansion: Gradually absorb the accounting functions for additional European legal entities, standardizing processes across the region
Operational Excellence: Implement standardized accounting processes across the region to ensure scalability, consistency, and efficient change management
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a senior accounting or finance management role
Proven experience managing the full accounting function and local statutory audits in Poland
Advanced proficiency in NetSuite is essential
University degree in Finance/Accounting
professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, or KIBR) is highly preferred
Full fluency in Polish and English
additional European languages (e.g., German, Spanish, or French) are a significant plus
Nice to have:
additional European languages (e.g., German, Spanish, or French) are a significant plus