Global Inventory Accounting Manager

Stryker; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 232,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker in Warszawa, Poland, seeks a senior leader to oversee a team of 5+ accounting professionals responsible for inventory-related accounting across a complex global business. You will drive month-end close and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX while partnering with Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.

The role requires a strong background in inventory accounting, ERP systems (Oracle/SAP/JD Edwards), and advanced Excel, with fluent English and Polish language proficiency as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in audit, accounting, or finance.
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience.
• Fluent English language proficiency.
• Strong expertise in accounting standards.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5+ accounting professionals responsible for inventory-related technical accounting activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close activities, including review and approval of complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and inventory accounting transactions.
• Oversee key inventory accounting areas, including goods received not invoiced, goods in transit, excess and obsolete inventory, costing, inventory reserves, and inventory-related assets.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and shared service teams to support financial reporting and timely book closure for a large and complex business entity.
• Apply and monitor compliance with corporate accounting policies and US GAAP requirements across inventory accounting processes.
• Support internal and external audits, including inventory-related control testing and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities.
• Drive process improvement, standardization, system enhancements, and transition projects to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inventory accounting inquiries and provide guidance on technical accounting matters to business stakeholders.

Skills

People leadership

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Inventory accounting

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Fluent English

Polish language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA certification

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle/SAP/JD Edwards)

MS Excel

Job description

Stryker in Warszawa, Poland, seeks a senior leader to oversee a team of 5+ accounting professionals responsible for inventory-related accounting across a complex global business. You will drive month-end close and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX while partnering with Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.

The role requires a strong background in inventory accounting, ERP systems (Oracle/SAP/JD Edwards), and advanced Excel, with fluent English and Polish language proficiency as a plus.