Head of Accounting

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!

ABOUT MAGMA MATH Magma is one of the world’s fastest-growing and most celebrated edtech companies, transforming math education through the power of AI. Our platform turns handwritten solutions into digital insights, empowering teachers to focus on creativity and deeper learning — while giving them real-time visibility into student progress. The result? More inclusive, engaging, and effective math classrooms for all learners. But we’re not just building better tools. We’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in global education: math underperformance. With 1 in 5 students globally struggling in math — a subject that forms the backbone of so many career paths — we believe the opportunity to improve outcomes at scale is massive. We’re already the go-to solution in thousands of schools — and we’re just getting started. As we expand rapidly across the U.S. and Europe, we’re building a team as ambitious as our mission: to help millions of students unlock their full potential in math. THE ROLE We’re looking for an Accountant to own the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting operations across our European entities - Sweden, Poland, Germany, and the UK. You’ll be a foundational hire on the finance team, reporting to the Group Controller and working closely with local teams and external providers to deliver timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting across all four markets. In this role, you’ll own daily accounting operations - partnering closely with HR, RevOps, Sales, and Customer Success to maintain clean books and ensure reliable data across the group. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles who thrives in a high-ownership and fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities * Own the Swedish, Polish, German, and U.K. accounting cycle – processing and recording individual transactions and processing period-end closing entries and analysis * Support external audit processes by preparing workpapers for auditors * Use modern finance tools, data platforms, and AI-enabled workflows where appropriate to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight * Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls across the finance and accounting function * Manage Order to Cash and Purchase to Payment cycles, ensuring accurate, timely processing, and working capital management * Assist with compliance monitoring across our European entities Who you are * Degree in Accounting or Finance * Several years experience in accounting, with exposure to transaction processing, journal entry booking, month-end close, and financial reporting * Conceptual understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/K3/US GAAP) and how that impacts the general ledger * Exposure to accounting process improvements, including automation, workflow refinement, or system changes is a plus * SaaS, subscription, or tech accounting experience is a strong plus * Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments is a plus WHAT WE OFFER * Play a key role in an exciting journey. We are a young company with ambitious targets and meaningful goals * Fantastic colleagues in a fun environment with great opportunities to learn * Competitive remuneration & benefit package  * Annual company trip  * An opportunity to work on a meaningful mission and have an exceptional impact on education, society and how children learn math across the world ‍ Start: As soon as possible Office location: Gamla Stan, Stockholm Note: We practice a 5-day in office policy, and we look forward to working together closely with you Our recruitment process (all in office): 1st interview with Hiring Manager and Head of People 2nd interview with VP Finance and Financial Controller 3rd interview with Hiring Manager and Co-Founder #LI-MAGMA