Accounting Manager

Klättermusen Aktiebolag; Åre kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Klättermusen Aktiebolag in Åre, Sweden, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the group’s accounting operations and enhance financial processes for its international business.

You will oversee monthly and annual close, intercompany reconciliations, statutory reporting, and internal controls, reporting to the CFO. This is a hands-on role based at our Åre headquarters.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business administration or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years of accounting experience, preferably international/multi-entity.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reconciliations, and closing processes.
• Experience with VAT, tax and statutory reporting.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Excel; Dynamics 365 BC advantageous.
• Proficient in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team and set priorities.
• Own monthly and annual close, reconciliations, and consolidation.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and TP adjustments.
• Coordinate VAT, employer tax and statutory reporting.
• Prepare statutory annual accounts and supporting documentation.
• Serve as main finance contact for auditors and external partners.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting documentation.
• Drive standardisation, automation and process improvements.
• Support use of Business Central and related finance systems.
• Assist in setting up accounting structures for new entities.
• Collaborate with Financial Controller on Group reporting.
• Assist CFO with accounting matters and finance projects.

Skills

Excel skills

ERP experience

English proficiency

Swedish proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Since 1975 Klättermusen has been a pioneer in making refined Scandinavian Mountaineering Equipment. The designs combine utility and extreme durability, always with consideration of the environment in mind. Klättermusen supports and inspire outdoor enthusiasts through unforgiving weather conditions and unpredictable terrains. Rigorously tested in real-world conditions, the equipment embodies Klättermusen’s commitment to creating the best and most sustainable equipment available.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Accounting Manager to lead Klättermusen’s accounting operations and further develop the financial processes supporting our international business.

The role has overall responsibility for accurate, timely and compliant accounting across the Group’s legal entities and combines operational accounting expertise with team leadership and process ownership. The Accounting Manager works closely with our CFO, Financial Controller and accounting team members. The position is based at our headquarters in Åre and reports to the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the accounting team and allocate daily priorities and responsibilities.
• Own the monthly and annual accounting reconciliation and consolidation closing process.
• Coordinate inter company accounting, reconciliations, settlements as well as TP adjustments based on policy in place.
• Coordinate VAT, employer, tax and other statutory financial reporting in relevant jurisdictions.
• Coordinate preparation of statutory annual accounts and supporting documentation.
• Act as a key finance contact for auditors and external accounting, tax and payroll partners.
• Own and secure our internal controls, approval processes and accounting documentation.
• Drive standardisation, automation and continuous improvement of accounting processes.
• Support effective use and development of Business Central and related finance systems.
• Support implementation of accounting structures for new legal entities, channels and markets.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller to provide high-quality input to Group reporting.
• Support the CFO with accounting matters, financial controls and finance projects

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an international or multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reconciliations, closing processes and statutory reporting.
• Experience coordinating VAT, tax and other regulatory financial reporting.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is advantageous.
• Professional working proficiency in English and Swedish.
• Structured, hands-on and comfortable managing several entities and deadlines simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, ownership and professional judgement.
• Collaborative and able to work across countries, functions and organisational levels
• A forward-thinking design environment in a global outdoor brand
• Close collaboration with international production, sourcing teams, and testing environments
• Opportunities for creative impact and professional growth
• A workplace immersed in the outdoors — Åre is both our home and our testing ground.

The position is full time position based in Åre.