Director International Controller

About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role
This is an accounting leadership role within a blue-chip US multi-national technology company.

As an International Controller, you will be a senior accounting team member, leading a dynamic team of accountants in different countries and reporting into the Senior Director of International Accounting. The main purpose of this job is to lead the International Accounting team, ensuring the team provides accurate and compliant monthly accounting and reporting information under US GAAP and ensuring compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory filings for multiple countries. You will also provide business partnering support to the Finance organization

Working hours:
The role may involve meetings between
9:00 AM and 8:00 PM CET
, depending on cross-regional collaboration needs. However, this does not imply continuous work throughout the day - we promote a balanced schedule and flexibility in managing your time.

Location:
Poznan, Poland

Benefits:
annual bonus, private health care, Multisport card/Multicafeteria, lunchpass card, life insurance (voluntary), PPK (voluntary), English & Polish classes, Company Social Benefits Fund, working abroad policy

The Main Responsibilities

• Manage and proactively develop a team of accounting professionals based in various international locations
• Member of the International Leadership team providing business partner support
• Ownership of financial compliance including but not limited to the following: Statutory Reporting – timely statutory and tax filings for legal entities. License reporting. Account reconciliations – fully compliant with Corporate standards. Journal entries - fully compliant with Corporate standards. Compliance with Corporate and Jurisdictional control standards. Ownership of accounting and reporting responsibilities under US GAAP, including monthly management reporting

What We Look For In a Candidate

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with significant post-qualification experience
• Experience of working within a global, multi-currency organisation
• Strong knowledge of core accounting principles – US GAAP or IFRS Experience working with SAP or similar ERP e.g. Oracle
• Commercially astute, with good planning / organising skills.
• High attention to detail with a motivation to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to grow in a real team environment that has a flat structure
• Ability to effectively partner with Business

What To Expect Next
Requisition #: 340396

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