Position Summary

Supporting regional and global leadership, the Manager, Accounting & Finance will be responsible for the financial stewardship of the European region. This role combines strategic financial planning with operational accounting leadership and requires a strong understanding of cross-border business operations, international accounting standards, treasury management, and regulatory & tax compliance.

The successful candidate will provide financial insight, business partnership, and operational leadership to support both regional and global objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary finance partner to regional leadership.
• Provide recommendations regarding financial performance, risk management, and long-term business sustainability.
• Support regional strategy development through financial modeling, business case analysis, and evaluation of new opportunities.
• Participate actively as a member of the European regional leadership team.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Lead and manage all regional accounting activities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and internal policies.
• Oversee general ledger activities, month-end and year-end close processes, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management reports and financial analyses.
• Coordinate with global finance teams to maintain consistency in accounting and reporting practices.

Treasury, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Manage banking relationships and regional cash management activities.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Support treasury planning and financial risk management activities across the region.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Develop monthly financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and develop corrective action plans in collaboration with regional leaders.
• Prepare ad-hoc and insightful profitability, cost-benefit, and break-even analyses to support strategic decision-making.

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

• Maintain compliance with relevant accounting, tax, VAT, and regulatory requirements throughout as it pertains to the organization’s operations.
• Monitor changes in financial and tax legislation and implement necessary process updates.
• Support annual external audits and coordinate with auditors as required.
• Review contracts alongside local leadership and external legal advisors to minimize risk exposure and ensure compliance.

People & Vendor Management

• Oversee payroll and benefits administration.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, tax advisors, banking institutions, and other statutory authorities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to two (2) finance staff and internal operational team members as applicable.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in global initiatives to enhance financial systems, planning processes, and reporting tools.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations.