Accounting Manager

Candela; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Candela, the global leader in electric hydrofoil vessels, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead accounting, taxes and financial reporting as the company scales. You will drive sustainability reporting and build a robust internal control framework, coordinating with an external supplier to ensure high-quality outputs.

Based in Frihamnen, Stockholm, this full-time role reports to the CFO and supports Candela’s international growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in accounting, multinational group consolidation and reporting.
• Strong K3 and IFRS skills and interest in complex accounting issues.
• Experience in sustainability reporting, CSRD/ESRS preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group reporting and consolidation process with timely monthly, quarterly and yearly closings.
• Transition Candela from K3 to IFRS and establish internal control framework.
• Develop sustainability reporting and professionalize monthly/quarterly reporting to the board and external stakeholders.
• Drive finance projects to implement best practices and ensure high-quality accounting standards.
• Structure processes for scalable presentation of financial data and coordinate accounting outsourcing partner.
• Support external audit activities and interface with auditors as needed.
• Manage accounting staff and external outsourcing relationships.

Skills

K3 IFRS knowledge

Sustainability reporting CSRD/ESRS

Group accounting

Auditing experience

Swedish & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Want to shape the future of waterborne transport and join a world-class team?

Candela is the global leader in electric hydrofoil vessels. Since 2014, we’ve gone from building our first premium electric speedboat in a small Stockholm workshop to delivering game-changing vessels around the globe.

The Candela P-12 is our latest innovation - the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry is not just operating in Stockholm, but now attracting orders from around the world.

Our boats “fly” thanks to computer-guided underwater wings under the hull made out of lightweight carbon fiber. The wings lift the vessel above the water, which results in cutting energy use by up to 80%, while offering zero emissions and a far better passenger experience than traditional diesel vessels.

And that’s exactly why we do this. Our mission is clear: to speed up the transition to fossil fuel-free lakes and oceans. You can be part of the amazing team in Candela now! We are looking for Accounting Manager to support Candela’s future growth ambitions.

As an Accounting Manager, you will have responsibility to lead and drive future accounting, taxes and financial reporting at Candela. Driving and developing the sustainability reporting for Candela is also a key part of the role. You have a strategic contribution in developing new ways of working in our Finance function as we grow. You will play a crucial role in our continued expansion phase to ensure that we maintain high-quality in our financial reporting processes. Parts of accounting and payroll is outsourced to an external supplier and therefore you need to ensure consistent quality and interfaces with the external supplier.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Lead the group reporting and consolidation process, assuring correct and on-time delivery in the group’s monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings.
• Transition Candela from K3 to a IFRS and set up an internal control framework
• Develop sustainability reporting and professionalize monthly and quarterly reporting to board of directors as well as external stakeholders
• Drive and lead projects within the finance function to create a best practice including quality assurance of any new accounting standards
• Structure and align our processes and ensure that we work scalable and have an accurate presentation of the financial data
• Support the external audit firm with interim and year-end audit requests as well as other ongoing audit requirements.
• Responsible for accounting staff and coordination of accounting outsourcing partner

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree within Business Administration, preferably with focus on accounting
• Several years of relevant experience in the field, preferably from working with group accounting at a multinational company and/or big four audit firm
• Strong K3 and IFRS skills and interest in complex accounting issues
• Experience in sustainability reporting, preferably including CSRD/ESRS
• Knowledgeable in accounting, group accounting/consolidation, financial reporting
• Good communication skills in both Swedish and English, both verbal and written

We believe that you have a solid team working ethic, takes a positive approach to resolving issues and can deliver outstanding financial analysis. You like problem-solving and want to be a part of a fast-growing company. You have excellent attention to detail with ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. You also have the ability to work independently and manage different projects at the same time.

Form of employment

Full-time with initial 6 month probation period

Start date

ASAP

Location/base

Frihamnen

Team

FLIT

Reporting to

Chief Financial Officer

Why people love working at Candela?

At Candela, we’re not just building electric vessels - we’re creating a whole new category of clean, efficient waterborne transport. You get the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, solving complex challenges, and seeing the results in action - sometimes literally, when we organize test rides for our newcomers! We’re a diverse and ambitious team of over 50 nationalities, united by a revolutionary spirit and kindness. That means we work hard, but always with humility and while having fun - whether it’s solving a manufacturing challenge, improving processes, or cheering each other on during Candela Months, our year-round calendar of bonding activities and events.

We’re office-first but not office-only. We believe collaboration is most powerful when we build together, in person - but we also trust our team to work in ways that fit their life. At Candela, you’ll find a place where bold ideas are welcomed, great people are celebrated, and the ride is just as important as the destination.