Global Inventory Accounting Lead – SOX & Process Improvement

Stryker Group; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 232,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Poland is seeking a senior leader to manage inventory accounting across a large global operation. You will oversee a team of professionals, drive month-end close quality, and ensure robust controls for goods in transit, GRI, and reserves.

You will partner with Finance, Operations, and Shared Services to enable accurate reporting, audits, and continuous process improvements, while advancing policy adherence and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in audit, accounting, or finance.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Fluent English language proficiency.
• Strong expertise in accounting standards (US GAAP/SOX).
• Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5+ accounting professionals for inventory accounting activities.
• Ensure accurate month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and transactions.
• Oversee goods received not invoiced, in-transit goods, excess/obsolete inventory and reserves.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and shared services for timely closures.
• Apply corporate policies and US GAAP across inventory accounting processes.
• Support audits, including inventory controls and SOX testing.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and system enhancements.
• Serve as primary contact for inventory accounting inquiries and guidance.

Skills

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

SOX compliance

US GAAP

English fluency

Financial accounting

Stakeholder collaboration

Polish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree (preferred)

CPA/ACCA/CIMA certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

Stryker Poland is seeking a senior leader to manage inventory accounting across a large global operation. You will oversee a team of professionals, drive month-end close quality, and ensure robust controls for goods in transit, GRI, and reserves.

You will partner with Finance, Operations, and Shared Services to enable accurate reporting, audits, and continuous process improvements, while advancing policy adherence and financial integrity.