Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced, independent and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead accounting team and ensure full compliance with Polish accounting and tax regulations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily full accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial data, will present the data to board members and support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements in Poland. They will take an active role in strategic projects, lead the automatization and digitalization of the accounting process and support strategic decisions with the accounting analysis. This is a key leadership role that combines strong technical accounting knowledge, team management skills, project management and a deep understanding of Polish financial legislation.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

What you will be doing

• Lead and supervise the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate execution of accounting tasks (GL, MD, BAT, AP, AR, payroll entries, reconciliations, etc.)
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accuracy, and accountability incl. drive of automation and efficiency improvements across finance processes.
• Ensure full compliance with Polish local accounting rules incl. tax regulations, VAT, CIT, PIT, and social contributions (ZUS).
• Coordinate and execute on time month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements in accordance with Polish Accounting Standards and submit reports to the relevant Polish authorities.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor changes in Polish tax and accounting regulations, assess their impact on the business, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Oversee accurate and timely filing of tax declarations (JPK_V7, CIT-8, etc.).
• Support group-level consolidation and reporting requirements.
• Improve internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Lead the projects related to process standardization and system automatization.
• Independently run all activities related to accounting.
• Manage banking relationships and oversee cash flow planning.
• Ensure efficient liquidity management and optimize working capital.
• Support financing arrangements and treasury reporting.
• Review and present financial forecasts and banking and treasury reporting.
• Overseeing budgeting and forecasting incl. fix cost analysis.
• Monitor performance against budget and provide management with regular updates.
• Provide variance analysis, financial insights, and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., HR, Legal, Operations) to ensure integrated financial compliance and reporting.

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leader role.
• Strong knowledge of Polish accounting legislation and tax regulations (Ustawa o rachunkowości, VAT, CIT, PIT, ZUS).
• Experience in preparing and submitting Polish statutory reports.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Comarch ERP) and MS Excel.
• Experience working in an international or matrix organization.
• Fluent in Polish and English (written and spoken).
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, Polish statutory accountant license) is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership, team management and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and compliance.

What we offer

By joining our team, you become a part of the people-centric work environment of a Danish company. We offer you a competitive salary, permanent contract after the probation period, development package, team building events, activity-based office in Poznan's city center in the new prestigious office building - Nowy Rynek. The building is recognized as a building without barriers, which means that it is fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.

Our compensation package on employment contracts includes:

• An office-first approach: home office is available up to 2 days per week
• Adaptable Hours: start your workday anytime between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Home office subsidy
• Private Medical Care
• Multikafeteria MyBenefit
• Wellbeing program
• Extra Day Off for voluntary activities

… and while in the office you can also use modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture, bicycle parking facilities & showers, chill-out rooms with PlayStation, football table, pool table, board games, subsidized canteen with delicious food & fruit.

Who we are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose - to release the inherent power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard.  We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us.  In fact, we refer to our culture as "The ROCKWOOL Way".  This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

Ready to apply?

If you recognize yourself in this profile and challenge, we kindly invite you to apply with CV written in English.