The Accounting and Control Europe team acts as a liaison between Corporate Accounting, GBS, Tax, Treasury, Supply Chain Finance, Internal Audit, external auditors, and European Finance teams to support business process efficiency, and compliance with global accounting and control policies for approx. 120 legal entities in Europe.

What You Will Do:

Monitor the quality of financial closing and drive continuous improvement thereofPartner with GBS, SCF, Division Finance and COE’s to drive process improvementAddress complex accounting topics, e.g. judgemental accruals, new policiesReview and approve large and unusual journalsSupport and/or lead training initiativesPartner with Market Finance to ensure quality of balance sheet reviewsFirst point of contact for external audits in Europe incl. coordination of the centralized statutory audits for the EBS/NSAP entitiesCoordinate ad hoc data requests within the regionConsult on consolidation issues related to global reporting in HFMSupport finance integrations following acquisitions and mergersDrive finance transformation initiativesMonitor regression testing with lead users for EBS/NSAPSupport global tax and treasury initiativesSupervise preparation of the statutory financial statements, tax returns, and related compliance for Ecolab Europe GmbH and Swiss holding companies.Directorships

Key Working Relationships

Corporate Accounting, Local Finance, Market Finance Directors, Division Finance, P&A, Supply Chain Finance, GBS RTR, GBS P2P, COE for Rebates, COE for VAT, COE Collections, Legal, HR Operations, HR Global Mobility, Corporate Tax, Corporate Treasury, Sustainability, Internal Auditors, External Auditors

What’s in it For You:

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sports cards).Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progressionVersatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committees for different career levels.Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ training, soft skills, management, and LinkedIn learning.Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow.Social events such as family events and charity auctions.Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code).Parking space for cars and bikes.

What You Will Need:

CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualificationFluent in EnglishCultural agility12+ years of relevant experienceSelf-motivated, organized work with minimal supervisionAbove average oral and written communication skillsAbility to lead and influence virtuallyAbility to drive process improvement across functionsService orientated.

The following experience would be valuable:

Automated accounting solutionsProject managementSAPHFMOther European languages.

Reporting to: VP Controller Europe

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.