Head of Accounting, Reporting & Control

The role

The Head of Accounting, Reporting & Control will build a scalable accounting, reporting, and financial control function for an international group of companies. This role involves managing accounting accuracy, leading closing processes, and establishing IFRS standards.

What you will do

• Take ownership of the accuracy, integrity, and quality of accounting across the group.
• Lead monthly and annual closing processes, financial consolidation, and management reporting.
• Establish unified accounting standards, financial policies, and control procedures in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure accurate accounting for revenue, expenses, payroll, assets, taxes, intercompany transactions, and debt instruments.
• Build a scalable internal control framework with a focus on creating a SOX-ready environment.
• Coordinate external audits and work with tax advisors, local accountants, and consultants across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with the CFO, FP&A, Finance Operations, HR, and other teams.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial reporting, and financial control.
• Proven experience building or significantly transforming an accounting or finance function within an international company.
• Experience leading multiple finance functions and managing teams.
• Deep expertise in IFRS, financial consolidation, and multi-entity accounting across the US and European jurisdictions.
• Experience working with Big Four accounting firms, international auditors, consultants, and tax advisors.
• A strong automation mindset, with hands-on experience improving and automating financial processes and controls.
• Business-oriented thinking.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, mature approach to transformation.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent certification.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.

Benefits

• Access to lectures, professional libraries, hackathons, and educational programs.
• Coverage of relevant professional training and language courses, including Ukrainian.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Hardware, software, and services provided.
• 20 days of paid vacation.
• Additional time off on public holidays.
• Unlimited sick leave.
• Sports reimbursement.
• Medical insurance in Ukraine (after probation).
• Access to a corporate doctor.
• Mental health support.

About the company

HOLYWATER TECH is a technology company building entertainment products at the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. Their product ecosystem includes My Drama, My Passion, and My Muse.