Sr. Manager, Accounting

Location: Business Centre "Labirint", Sofia, Bulgaria

Company

hirify.global develops automation software and operates a regional EMEA accounting hub.

What you will do

• Lead the EMEA accounting function with the Senior Director, setting regional priorities, policies, processes, and service levels.
• Manage and develop the accounting team responsible for general ledger accounting and financial reporting across multiple EMEA entities.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax advisors, regulators, and local financial statement preparation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee monthly close, general ledger operations, reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet reviews, cash management, and cash flow forecasting.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and other departments on reporting, compliance, systems, and ERP initiatives.
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement, including adoption of AI tools and support for transitions, restructurings, and M&A integration accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including work in a multi-country or shared-services EMEA environment.
• Prior people-management experience with a demonstrated record of building and leading accounting teams.
• Bulgarian CPA designation, ACCA, or an equivalent recognized professional accounting qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of statutory reporting requirements and local GAAP/IFRS across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders across cultures and time zones.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems, preferably NetSuite, and strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree.
• Big Four public accounting or audit experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and experience supporting a US-based group audit.
• German or other European language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, regular position based in the Sofia EMEA hub.
• Hands-on leadership role with responsibility for team coaching, development planning, cross-training, and coverage during peak periods and month-end.
• Collaboration with corporate and regional finance functions across cultures and time zones.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Disability/Vets.