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Head of Controlling and R2R

Warsaw Permanent PLN20.000 - PLN25.000 per month (PLN240.000 - PLN300.000 per year) View Job Description
For our international client, we are hiring a Head of Controlling (DACH) to join a newly built Global Business Services hub in Warsaw. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining end-to-end ownership of Swiss entity controlling (close, compliance and governance) with continuous process improvement and team build-out.

Updated on 25/01/2026

  • Lead Swiss controlling (close, compliance, intercompany/TP)
  • Build the Warsaw team and drive process/system improvements

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, global organisation with a strong focus on innovation, quality and accountability. They are scaling their international finance footprint and investing in modern systems, robust governance and high-performing teams. The role is based in Warsaw in a hybrid model (3 days/week in the office, 2 days remote).

Job Description

  • Lead Swiss controlling / R2R operations for multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable reporting frameworks (e.g., US GAAP, Swiss statutory requirements, and relevant Swiss accounting standards).
  • Own statutory reporting, regulatory submissions and audit coordination with external auditors and local advisors.
  • Partner with Technical Accounting on complex accounting topics (e.g., collaboration arrangements, Gross-to-Net, contract reviews) to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Oversee accounting and governance for a Swiss principal / hub model, including intercompany flows, transfer pricing entries, and profit/cost allocation mechanics across Europe.
  • Coordinate with Tax and external consultants on transfer pricing compliance, intercompany agreements and Swiss-specific regulatory expectations.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and financial risk management; perform balance sheet reviews and analytical controls (e.g., flux/variance analysis).
  • Execute and evidence assigned SOX controls in partnership with Internal Controls, ensuring audit readiness and consistent control design.
  • Act as the key interface between Swiss controlling and Group Consolidation during close cycles, supporting reconciliations and reporting deliverables.
  • Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across processes, controls and documentation, reducing manual work and improving quality.
  • Support system enhancement initiatives and tool rollouts (e.g., BlackLine), ERP/process upgrades, and automation/reporting improvements.
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR and commercial finance leaders to align on data, reporting, and business requirements.
  • Contribute to finance strategy discussions by providing insights, recommendations and practical execution plans in a scaling environment.
  • Build, lead and develop the Swiss controlling team; hire initial roles and set expectations, ways of working, and performance culture.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting/controlling experience in a multinational environment.
  • Proven track record leading finance operations across multiple European entities; exposure to a Swiss principal / hub structure is strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and European statutory reporting; solid understanding of Swiss statutory context is an advantage.
  • Very good command of transfer pricing mechanics, intercompany accounting, and cross-border financial operations.
  • Experience managing statutory audits, external advisors and compliance deliverables end-to-end.
  • Demonstrated internal controls mindset (incl. SOX exposure preferred), balance sheet ownership and analytical controls/variance reviews.
  • Hands-on systems capability: SAP S/4HANA essential; BlackLine experience strongly preferred; strong Excel skills; familiarity with Power BI and finance tools (e.g., Ariba, Concur, Workday) is a plus.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams in a hybrid model.
  • Able to thrive in a changing, sometimes non-structured environment; pragmatic, proactive and solutions-oriented.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus.
  • Project / change management exposure is an advantage (process improvement, system implementations, automation).



What's on Offer

  • Private medical care including dental
  • Life insurance
  • Annual bonus
  • Car allowance
  • Benefits platform
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan



Contact
Dominika Tarczyk
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6869745

Job summary

Sector
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Sub Sector
Controlling
Industry
Business Services
Location
Warsaw
Typ umowy
Permanent
Consultant name
Dominika Tarczyk
Job Reference
JN-102025-6869745