Senior Tax Accountant

About the role SANY Northern Europe AB is looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to take professional responsibility for financial management, reporting and internal control relating to the company. This is a senior individual-contributor position. The role includes close cooperation with local management, external accounting providers, auditors, tax advisers and the group headquarters. The position also supports financial risk management and internal-control activities. Key responsibilities Coordinate financial management, accounting and reporting activities across relevant subsidiaries and legal entities. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including statutory reporting and tax compliance. Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring and financial-performance analysis. Review closing activities, payments, reconciliations and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance. Coordinate cross-border settlements, intercompany transactions and transfer-pricing matters. Develop and improve financial processes, approval procedures, risk controls and internal-control frameworks. Support audits, major contracts, investments and management decisions through financial and risk analysis. Cooperate with banks, auditors, tax advisers, external accountants, local management and group headquarters. Report financial results, key risks and recommendations to relevant management stakeholders. Qualifications and experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or a related field. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in financial management, accounting, audit, internal control or corporate finance. Extensive international finance experience across different countries, legal entities and regulatory environments. Proven experience independently coordinating the financial activities of overseas subsidiaries. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management, taxation, compliance and internal controls. Experience with cross-border payments, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing and group reporting. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently across several jurisdictions. Professional working proficiency in English. Mandarin Chinese is an advantage due to regular coordination with group headquarters. Swedish, Dutch, German or another European language is considered an advantage. Experience from an international manufacturing, industrial or machinery company is an advantage. Personal qualities You are structured, responsible and analytical, with strong professional integrity. You are comfortable working independently in an international environment and can communicate financial matters clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Öppen för alla Vi fokuserar på din kompetens, inte dina övriga förutsättningar. Vi är öppna för att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Head of Accounting & Control to take full ownership of our financial reporting and control environment across the Nordic region. This is a key leadership role where you will own the financial truth for four countries – ensuring our numbers are accurate, timely and built on a strong foundation of governance and control. Reporting to the CFO, and working closely with our EMEA Controllership team, you will lead the end-to-end record-to-report process. You bring structure, clarity and high standards into how we close, report and control our financials – while also developing a high-performing accounting team. At Culligan Nordic Group we combine global strength with local presence – and this role sits right at the heart of that. 🎯WHAT YOU WILL DO OWN THE FINANCIAL BACKBONE OF THE NORDICS * Take full ownership of the general ledger and the end-to-end record-to-report process * Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close across all Nordic entities * Ensure accurate, timely and high-quality reporting every cycle DRIVE REPORTING AND BALANCE SHEET INTEGRITY * Own statutory reporting across the Nordic cluster * Lead group reporting under US GAAP in line with global requirements * Ensure strong balance sheet integrity through well-controlled and documented reconciliations * Bridge local GAAP and US GAAP, ensuring differences are understood and managed STRENGTHEN CONTROLS AND GOVERNANCE * Own and continuously improve the financial control environment * Ensure compliance with local regulations, group policies and SOX requirements * Identify risks and control gaps, and drive improvements across the function LEAD AUDITS END-TO-END * Act as the main point of contact for statutory, group and internal audits * Ensure audits are well-coordinated, structured and delivered on time * Follow through on findings and ensure actions are implemented LEAD AND DEVELOP THE TEAM * Build, lead and develop the accounting and control team across the Nordics * Create a culture of ownership, accountability and collaboration * Strengthen both technical capability and leadership within the team PARTNER WITH THE BUSINESS * Work closely with FP&A, tax, finance operations and EMEA HQ * Support senior stakeholders with insights and sound financial judgement * Balance business support with a strong and independent control mindset 🧩WHO YOU ARE You combine strong technical expertise with a natural ability to lead and create structure. You enjoy taking ownership, bringing clarity to complexity, and continuously improving how things are done. You likely have a solid background within controllership or financial reporting, and you’re ready to step into a role where you can make a real impact – both on the numbers and on the team behind them! YOUR BACKGROUND You bring a strong foundation in finance and accounting, together with experience from leading roles. To succeed in this role we believe that you: * Are a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or Nordic equivalent), or have built equivalent expertise through experience * Have several years of experience within accounting, controllership or financial reporting * Have experience leading and developing teams * Are comfortable working in a multi-entity, multi-country environment * Have strong communicational skills in English as well as one Nordic language (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or Finnish) YOUR EXPERTISE You feel confident owning the full picture – from close to reporting to control. We are looking for: * Solid knowledge of both local GAAP and US GAAP, with the ability to bridge the two * Proven ownership of financial close, reporting and balance sheet integrity * Strong understanding of financial controls, risk and SOX – and the importance of getting them right * Experience from working with ERP systems and reporting tools (experience with MS Dynamics is a plus) IT’S A PLUS IF YOU ALSO BRING * Experience from a US-owned, private equity-backed or multinational company * A background in audit, for example from a Big 4 environment * Experience working across the Nordics or in other multi-country setups WHO YOU ARE AS A PERSON Experience and hard skills are pivotal in this role - but we are just as curious about who you are as a person. We know that diversity drives performance, and we welcome all genders, ages, backgrounds, and cultures. To succeed in this position, we think that you are both analytical and influencial - someone who leads with structure and trust. This is the job for you that: * Naturally takes ownership, and set a high standard for quality and delivery * Are analytical and curious – you want to understand what’s behind the numbers * Are structured, calm under pressure and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * Build strong relationships across teams, countries and functions * Have high integrity – and are comfortable challenging when needed * And just as important: you bring a positive energy and a human approach to leadership! 💧 WHY JOIN CULLIGAN? Culligan Nordic is part of Culligan International – a global leader in sustainable water solutions, with operations in more than 90 countries worldwide. We are a fast-growing organization of around 400 colleagues, combining a strong local presence with the support and stability of a global, well-established group. Our business spans high-quality drinking water solutions, coffee services, and commercial kitchen equipment, supporting customers across a wide range of industries. At the heart of everything we do is a clear focus: delivering reliable service, creating real customer value, and contributing to a more sustainable future. We are currently on an exciting growth journey, shaped by both organic development and acquisitions across the region. This creates a dynamic and evolving environment – one where structure, new ways of working, and continuous improvement are key. At the same time, we benefit from the long-term perspective, expertise and financial strength of an international group. Joining Culligan means stepping into a role where you can make a real impact. You will help shape how we work across the Nordics, strengthen our finance foundation, and contribute to a business that is constantly moving forward. 📍LOCATION This role is based at our Nordic Headquarters in Stockholm, Sollentuna. We recruit on an ongoing basis for this position and will reach out to you within a couple of weeks after your application. Due to GDPR regulations, we do not accept applications via email. At Culligan, we do more than just deliver water - we create solutions that improve people’s everyday lives, health, and the environment. Do you want to be part of making a real difference? Then we look forward to your application!