Associate Manager Fixed Assets

Stryker Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 191,000 - 319,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Warszawa, Poland, seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to lead the Fixed Assets team and ensure precise capitalization, robust month-end close, and accurate reporting under US GAAP. You will manage the fixed asset sub-ledger, strengthen internal controls, collaborate with auditors and senior leaders, and drive continuous improvement across asset processes.

English fluency and professional accounting qualifications are highly preferred and the role offers a clear path for

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum 5 years of GL and Fixed Asset accounting experience.
• Experience leading accounting teams and ensuring internal controls.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Fixed Assets team (approx. 8 FTEs) to meet objectives.
• Manage the fixed asset sub-ledger ensuring accurate, timely postings.
• Drive month-end and year-end close per Stryker policies, SOX, and US GAAP.
• Monitor CIP balances and ensure proper capitalization and reporting.
• Prepare and support internal/external reporting of Fixed Asset balances.
• Maintain strong internal controls, process docs, and audit readiness.
• Lead continuous improvements including standardization and audit actions.
• Partner with finance, senior leadership, and external auditors on asset policies.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

What you will do

• Lead and oversee the Fixed Assets team (approximately 8 FTEs), supporting performance, development, and achievement of business objectives.

• Manage the fixed asset sub-ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

• Drive month-end and year-end close activities in compliance with Stryker policies, SOX requirements, and US GAAP.

• Monitor Capital-in-Progress (CIP) balances and ensure timely capitalization and accurate reporting.

• Prepare and support internal and external reporting of Fixed Asset balances and related activities.

• Maintain robust internal controls, process documentation, and audit readiness to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including process simplification, standardization, and implementation of audit action plans.

• Partner with finance teams, senior leadership, and external auditors to provide guidance on Fixed Assets policies and support key business initiatives.

What you need

Required:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in General Ledger and Fixed Asset Accounting within a multinational organization (preferably US-based) or Shared Services Center environment

• Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial reporting requirements is required

• Fluency in English is mandatory

• Familiar with USGAAP, Sarbanes Oxley Act and/or internal control concepts

• Ability to navigate several ERP environments

Preferred:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ACA) or active progress toward certification is strongly preferred

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.