Accounting and Controlling Manager (Finance)

TL;DR

Accounting and Controlling Manager (Finance): Leading the transition of Polish accounting processes from external providers to an internal function with an accent on statutory compliance, team building, and regional expansion. Focus on establishing robust local controls in NetSuite and managing the annual statutory audit process.

Location: Hybrid (Lodz, Poland)

Company

A global team transforming urban mobility to guide customers and communities towards more livable cities.

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end migration of accounting processes from external service providers to an internal function.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor a local accounting team tailored to the needs of the Polish entity.
• Oversee all daily operations, including AP/AR, GL maintenance, intercompany, and fixed assets using NetSuite.
• Lead the preparation of local statutory financial statements under Polish GAAP and ensure timely filing of VAT, CIT, and R&D tax.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the annual statutory audit process.
• Standardize and centralize accounting operations for additional European legal entities as the regional structure optimizes.

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 is required.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Lodz, Poland.

Culture & Benefits

• Ambitious environment focused on transforming urban mobility.
• Inclusive team culture based on values of curiosity, focus, and collaboration.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity for rapid professional growth and expansion of remit across Europe.