Global Accounting Controls Lead – R2R & Compliance

ECCO; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ECCO Warsaw is seeking an Accounting Control & Compliance Team Lead to drive high-quality close, balance sheet integrity and P&L accuracy across the global scope.

You will lead senior finance professionals, own complex topics and push transformation, standardization and automation within the Record to Report processes. Fluent English and SAP expertise are essential for this key role based in Warsaw.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, controllership, or Record to Report functions.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, preferably leading senior or specialist finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting background with international, multi-entity exposure.
• Experience in statutory reporting, audit coordination, governance and compliance topics.
• Balance sheet management, financial controls, and risk mitigation knowledge.
• Track record in process transformation, standardization or automation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to lead through ambiguity.
• University degree in Finance/Accounting; ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent highly preferred.
• Fluent English and SAP or similar ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounting Controllers, ensuring ownership and accountability.
• Oversee period-end close and financial reporting across entities and regions.
• Safeguard balance sheet integrity and P&L accuracy through analytical review and follow-up actions.
• Escalate complex, non-routine accounting, compliance and control topics.
• Ensure compliance with group policies, local statutory requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate statutory financial statements and external audits with auditors and advisors.
• Oversee VAT, CIT, Transfer Pricing governance with Group Tax and external advisors.
• Strengthen internal controls and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Drive standardization, automation and continuous improvement of Record to Report processes.
• Contribute to finance transformation projects, including system changes and data-driven reporting.
• Act as trusted finance partner to Finance leadership and global stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP or equivalent ERP

Job description

ECCO Warsaw is seeking an Accounting Control & Compliance Team Lead to drive high-quality close, balance sheet integrity and P&L accuracy across the global scope.

You will lead senior finance professionals, own complex topics and push transformation, standardization and automation within the Record to Report processes. Fluent English and SAP expertise are essential for this key role based in Warsaw.