Head of Accounting Operations (Global)
JetBrains
Amsterdam
1 week ago
Head of Accounting Operations (Global)
JetBrains is seeking a strategic Head of Accounting Operations to lead global AP, AR, and GL functions across 20+ entities in 12 jurisdictions. The role requires 10+ years of accounting operations experience, including 3+ years in leadership, and expertise in cross-border compliance, multi-currency accounting, and process automation.
Hybrid
Full-time
Director
ERP Systems
SAP
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
ERP systemsSAPOracleWorkdayAP/AR automation toolsRPARecord-to-Report (R2R)Order-to-Cash (O2C)Procure-to-Pay (P2P)Multi-currency accounting
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingTeam-buildingProcess improvementStrategic thinkingCultural diversity navigationComplexity managementAmbiguity management
Tools (Must-have)
SAPOracleWorkday
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the global strategy for accounting operations across multiple geographies and business units.
- Partner with senior finance leadership to align accounting operations with overall finance and business objectives.
- Own and continuously improve global processes for AP, AR, GL, intercompany accounting, and fixed assets.
- Standardize workflows across regions while respecting local regulatory and business needs.
- Contribute to end-to-end process visibility and efficiency in R2R, O2C, and P2P cycles.
- Define, implement, and monitor SLAs and KPIs.
- Contribute to initiatives to automate transactional accounting processes using RPA, ERP enhancements, and best-in-class tools.
- Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to drive digital transformation across the accounting function.
- Ensure full compliance with internal control standards and local statutory requirements.
- Act as a key partner during internal and external audits.
- Maintain a strong internal control environment in all accounting operations.
- Serve as the finance operations liaison with Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, and Business Controllers.
- Support integration, standardization efforts, and synergies.
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