Senior Accountant DACH and Netherlands

Brown-Forman Corporation; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman Corporation seeks an experienced accounting professional to support DACH and the Netherlands, collaborating with CAM and GBS teams to ensure accurate data in the financial system. You will oversee GL activities, month-end closings, and tax provisions while maintaining strong internal controls.

The role requires 6+ years in accounting, SAP (FI/CO/BW), and fluency in English; Polish is a plus. This is a high-volume environment with process-improvement opportunities and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA, CPA, or similar advanced accounting qualification.
• 6+ years in accounting/finance (FMCG preferred).
• Experience in an international matrix organisation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP (FI/CO/MM/BW).
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and EU GAAP.
• Fluent English; Polish language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise General Ledger-related activities, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing and internal/external reporting.
• Prepare and post monthly SG&A accruals and reclasses; post statutory accruals.
• Manage Coupa reports and load month-end data (pending invoices/receipts).
• Execute/monitor monthly depreciation/amortization; conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage Material Ledger closing (COGS/Revenue recognition) and inventory analysis.
• Process manual invoices, clear unapplied cash, and manage vendor discounts.
• Post and reconcile Green Dot invoices and related platforms.
• Handle Corporate Income Tax provisions, VAT, EC Sales List, and related reporting.
• Identify process gaps, develop SOPs for DACH, and lead process improvement.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

General Ledger

Accrual accounting

SAP FI/CO/BW

MS Office

English fluency

Polish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA or CPA certification

Tools

SAP FI/CO/BW

MS Excel

Job description

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Meaningful Work From Day One

This role is the accounting and tax person for Brown-Forman DACH and the Netherlands, providing support to the Country Accounting Manager DACH and the Netherlands (CAM) in various accounting activities. The role ensures all data is properly accounted for in the financial system using corporate policies and local accounting and tax legislation, ensuring tax returns accurate and submitted on time, and delivering correct and reliable data. This position also partners closely with the Global Business Solution (GBS) Team, Accounts Payable Specialists, and the CCCA Analyst (Credit, Cash Apps, and A/R) to ensure backend operations are fully covered and accurate.

What You Can Expect

• Financial Reporting: Supervise General Ledger-related activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual year-end accounting/closing activities, and internal/external reporting.
• Accrual Management: Prepare and post monthly SG&A accruals and reclasses; calculate/post statutory accruals like disabled compensation levies and social/life insurance contributions.
• System Oversight: Manage Coupa reports, including unposted invoices and Goods Receipts Not Invoiced (GRNI); load month-end Coupa data (pending invoices/receipts).
• Prepaid Expenses & Reconciliation: Execute/monitor monthly depreciation/amortization; perform balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline and assist with flux explanations.
• Closing Procedures: Manage Material Ledger closing (COGS/Revenue recognition) and conduct inventory analysis (SMOG reports, Goods in Transit cleanup).
• AR & Cash Management: Process manual invoices, clear unapplied cash, and manage vendor discounts.
• Green Dot Administration: Post and reconcile invoices from "Green Dot" or similar platforms.
• Tax Compliance: Handle Corporate Income Tax provisions, VAT (tax registers, reports, EC Sales List), and statistical/Bundes Bank reporting. Collaborate with tax advisors/auditors.
• Internal Controls & Improvement: Identify process gaps, develop SOPs for DACH, and provide training on policies, and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Visual Lease: Maintain car and office lease contracts in Visual Lease, determine US GAAP capitalization, and review transactions monthly.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
• Certifications: ACCA, CPA, or similar advanced accounting qualification.
• Experience: 6+ years in accounting/finance (FMCG preferred); 1+ year as Senior Accountant, Chief Accountant, or similar.
• Environment: Experience in an international matrix organisation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and SAP (FI/CO/MM/BW).
• Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of US GAAP and EU GAAP, including financial statement preparation.
• Core Competencies: Proven desire to improve processes, ability to work independently in a high-volume/deadline-oriented environment, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Polish (German is a plus).

What Makes You Unique

Big 4 experience (2+ years) is an asset.

Core values

Curious, Courageous, Collaborative, and Creative.

Mindset

Continuous learning, business analytics, managing through ambiguity, personal initiative, and continuous improvement.

Soft Skills

Compelling communication, building productive relationships/partnerships, and influencing others.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Requisition Type: Employee Management Level: Professional Global Job Level: P6 Number of Openings Available: 1

Brown‑Forman Corporation has been building exceptional spirits brands for more than 150 years, responsibly upholding our founding promise of “Nothing Better in the Market.” Our portfolio of premium brands includes the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Herradura, el Jimador, Korbel, New Mix, Old Forester, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Chambord, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Slane, and Coopers’ Craft. With a team of approximately 5,400 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for premium beverages in more than 170 countries. Discover more about us at brown-forman.com and stay connected through LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

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