Accounting Lead (M/F)

Otis Elevator Co.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Otis Elevator Co. is seeking an Accounting Lead (M/F) in Spain to head accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance while partnering with stakeholders to drive financial performance. The role is based in Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.

The position oversees daily accounting activities, monthly closes, reconciliations, audits, and team development, with IFRS/US GAAP or local regulations as applicable. Fluency in English is required for multinational environments.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience including team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDEdwards) and advanced Excel.
• Advanced level of English in multinational environments.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and coordinate daily accounting activities.
• Oversee monthly closing processes.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions and provisions.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate the accounting team.
• Implement improvements in processes, internal controls, and automation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Excel

English (Advanced)

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Herramientas

JDEdwards

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted

2026-06-29

Country

Spain

Location

Tecnológico Y Logístico De Vigo Rua B - Parcela 1010 36314 VIGO, Pontevedra Spain

We're looking for an Accounting Lead (M/F) to lead and oversee the company's accounting operations, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial records. This role will be responsible for maintaining adherence to accounting, tax, and internal control regulations while partnering with key stakeholders to support sound financial management and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily accounting activities.
• Oversee monthly closing processes.
• Ensure the accurate recording of transactions and provisions.
• Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and applicable standards (IFRS, US GAAP, or local regulations).
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate the accounting team.
• Implement improvements in processes, internal controls, and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, including previous experience leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDEdwards.).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Advanced level of English (in multinational environments).

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Organization and prioritization abilities.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

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Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

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