Senior Controller – Manufacturing & Compliance (Norway)

Heaviside Industries; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heaviside Industries in Oslo seeks a senior accounting professional to own the Norway entity's close and reporting processes. You will manage GL, tax, payroll, and statutory statements, interfacing with the U.S. HQ and external auditors.

The role requires 6+ years in accounting, deep Norwegian GAAP knowledge, and ERP proficiency. On-site position with focus on cost control and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with full-cycle close.
• Deep knowledge of Norwegian GAAP and related acts (Regnskapsloven, Bokføringsloven).
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting group consolidation.
• Hands-on with ERP and accounting systems (NetSuite, Visma, Tripletex).
• Strong cost accounting and inventory valuation for a manufacturing environment.
• Professional fluency in Norwegian and English, written and spoken.
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, the greater Oslo area; on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting for Heaviside’s Norway entity, including GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and close processes.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under Norwegian GAAP and support consolidation to U.S. HQ.
• Manage Norwegian corporate tax and VAT compliance; liaise with auditors and authorities.
• Oversee payroll and related reporting (A-melding, OTP, employer contributions) with local providers.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing and inventory cost accounting (standard costs, WIP, valuation).
• Establish internal controls and close procedures aligned with a fast-growing defense manufacturer.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and program teams on budgeting and cash management.

Skills

Full-cycle close ownership

Norwegian GAAP expertise

Cost accounting

Bilingual Norwegian and English

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Tools

NetSuite

Visma

Tripletex

Job description

Heaviside Industries in Oslo seeks a senior accounting professional to own the Norway entity's close and reporting processes. You will manage GL, tax, payroll, and statutory statements, interfacing with the U.S. HQ and external auditors.

The role requires 6+ years in accounting, deep Norwegian GAAP knowledge, and ERP proficiency. On-site position with focus on cost control and cross-functional collaboration.