Associate Manager, Accounting (fixed-term)

Stryker Corporation; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 191,000 - 319,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Warszawa is seeking a finance leader for a fixed-term maternity cover until April 2028 to oversee record-to-report and financial reporting for multiple European entities. You will manage a team of seven, drive close processes, and ensure compliance and control effectiveness across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting, 5+ years in statutory/general ledger accounting, and strong English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of statutory accounting, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Minimum 1 year of experience managing or coordinating accounting professionals.
• Fluent English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead general accounting activities and close processes.
• Own accounting and financial reporting for assigned entities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close with deadlines.
• Review data for accuracy and compliance; implement corrective actions.
• Oversee statutory and corporate reporting to standards and policies.
• Manage and develop a team of seven accounting professionals.
• Maintain risk and control framework; document controls and audit readiness.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and audit remediation.

Skills

Fluent English

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA

CIMA/CPA

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

This is a fixed-term contract (maternity cover) until April 2028. Join our finance team and play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting excellence across multiple European entities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical record-to-report activities, manage a team of accounting professionals, and drive process improvements that support business performance and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

Lead general accounting activities, including preparing, maintaining, and reconciling general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial records. Own accounting and financial reporting activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while meeting all reporting deadlines. Review financial data, identify issues impacting accuracy and compliance, and implement corrective actions. Oversee statutory and corporate reporting requirements to ensure alignment with applicable accounting standards and company policies. Manage and develop a team of seven accounting professionals through coaching, workload coordination, and performance support. Maintain the risk and control framework for assigned processes, ensuring documentation, control execution, and audit readiness. Drive process improvement, standardization, audit remediation, and compliance initiatives to enhance efficiency and control effectiveness.

What You Will Need

Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in statutory accounting, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, or audit. Minimum 1 year of experience managing or coordinating accounting professionals. Fluent English proficiency. Knowledge of internal controls and compliance frameworks, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Preferred

Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent. Knowledge of US GAAP. Experience using SAP and/or Hyperion. Experience within a multinational company, shared services environment, or public accounting firm.

Poland Pay Ranges:

Poland: zł191.100 - zł318.500 PLN Annual At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package. Travel Percentage: None

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.

Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.

Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.

Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.