Head of Accounting and Reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for consolidation of the Swedish and Danish units separately as well as a joint consolidation of monthly results, budget and forecast.
• Drive continuous improvements to scalable accounting processes, systems and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of financial data for the Nordic entities.
• Act as the main contact person for internal and external audits and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations and SOX.
• Implement the strategic plan for Finance Nordic and further develop the Finance Shared Service Center.

Qualification & Requirements

We are looking for someone who can independently pursue issues across functional boundaries and thrives in a dynamic environment. You have strong analytical skills while also seeing a larger business perspective. You are a strong initiator with great courage and high drive. We would like to see you are curious and willing to challenge existing ways of working to achieve results while maintaining and improving business processes. You have a well-developed ability to balance short-term and long-term perspectives to maintain sound business processes and achieve results. In your role as a leader, you inspire trust and have good communication skills towards your colleagues and the group’s subsidiaries. You are unpretentious, persistent and responsive with an excellent ability to contribute to a work environment in which everyone feels committed and involved.

Experience and education:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in economics, accounting or equivalent.
• Five years of relevant experience from a similar role.
• At least five years of leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of business English and Swedish, both written and oral.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Solid knowledge of accounting processes and standards.
• In-depth knowledge of financial methods and reporting.
• Experience from a larger international group is an advantage.
• Experience in US GAAP, SOX and working in HFM is an advantage.

Benefits

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Severance Pay

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) Plan
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan