Head of Accounting

We are looking for an experienced Head of Accounting to lead accounting operations for our Ukrainian entities and ensure accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and alignment with corporate accounting standards.

This role will oversee financial close, statutory and tax reporting, internal controls, manufacturing and inventory accounting, audits, and accounting process improvements. The Head of Accounting will lead the local accounting team and work closely with Finance, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and international Finance teams in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across Ukrainian entities and manage the accounting team, ensuring clear ownership, effective processes, and high-quality execution.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee statutory financial statements, tax and regulatory reporting, and compliance with Ukrainian accounting and tax requirements.
• Support group reporting under U.S. GAAP and ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Oversee manufacturing and inventory accounting, including fixed assets, production costs, raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, leases, and capital expenditures.
• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, reconciliations, and financial governance processes.
• Lead statutory and tax audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Partner with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and other teams to ensure accurate accounting and support business operations.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of accounting processes, including ERP implementation and optimization.
• Identify accounting, financial, and compliance risks and ensure appropriate corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in an accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Ukrainian Accounting Standards, tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP or IFRS group reporting in an international or multinational environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, cost accounting, and fixed assets.
• Experience leading statutory and tax audits and maintaining effective internal controls.
• Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams, preferably in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Strong ERP experience (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across local and international teams.
• Upper-intermediate or higher English proficiency.

Nice to Have

• ACCA, CPA, DipIFR, CAP/CIPA, or another relevant professional certification.
• Experience in an international manufacturing, technology, hardware, or other production-oriented company.
• Experience with production costing, inventory control, and ERP implementation or optimization.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, intercompany accounting, and foreign-currency transactions.
• Experience supporting accounting transformation, business growth, or ERP stabilization initiatives.

We Offer

• Full-time position & official employment
• Competitive salary (determined individually based on experience and interview results.)
• Paid vacation and sick leave according to Ukrainian legislation
• Medical insurance & Life and accident insurance
• Reservation from mobilization
• Friendly and people-oriented team culture
• Have opportunities to work on an innovative and impactful product

Please note: If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, it means that we have decided not to move forward with your application at this time. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team and the time you invested in applying. Thank you for your understanding!