RTR Principal / Lead Accountant, NA market

Job Description

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About the role

As part of our Global Finance Shared Services (GFSS), we are looking for a GFSS RTR Lead Accountant to drive high‑quality, compliant, and efficient Record‑to‑Report (RtR) processes across the assigned country or Commercial Area.

This role sits at the core of financial integrity, ensuring accurate statutory and group reporting in line with IFRS, Electrolux Global Finance Policies, and internal control standards. You will play a key role in business partnering, audit coordination, tax accounting, and continuous improvement initiatives, while leading by example within a complex, multicultural shared services environment.

What you will do

In this role, you will take ownership of end‑to‑end RtR activities within the GFSS scope, ensuring robust financial oversight, transparent reporting, and strong internal controls. You will act as a trusted finance partner to local teams, Group functions, and auditors, while contributing to transformation and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

As a GFSS RTR Lead Accountant, you will apply strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgement, and analytical thinking to resolve complex accounting matters, support audit processes, and ensure timely and high‑quality financial deliverables.

In detail, you will be responsible for :

Financial Oversight & Reporting

Ensuring all accounting and reporting activities within GFSS scope comply with Electrolux Global Finance Policies, Process Standards, and IFRS

Supporting end‑to‑end accounting processes for assigned countries or Commercial Areas

Preparing and reviewing balance sheet and P&L analyses, including anomaly reporting

Reviewing group reporting submissions, commentary, and timely delivery

Posting and reviewing complex journal entries such as impairments, accruals, provisions, payroll‑related accounting, incentives, and holiday pay

Managing technical accounting topics including lease accounting and revenue recognition

Reviewing complex balance sheet reconciliations

Stakeholder Management & Audit

Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across Group, local finance, and external partners

Coordinating internal and external audits for processes within GFSS scope

Acting as a key contact point for auditors and ensuring timely, accurate information delivery

Controls, Tax & Continuous Improvement

Ensuring strong internal controls design and execution within RTR processes

Supporting tax accounting activities including VAT/GST, local taxes, deferred taxes, provisions, reconciliations, and postings (as per SLA)

Translating Group Accounting and Financial Controlling policies into GFSS and BPO execution

Driving improvements to methodologies, tools, and processes at team and department level

Actively identifying efficiency, automation, and quality improvement opportunities across GFSS

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting

ACCA, CIMA, or local equivalent accounting qualification is an advantage

Minimum 5 years of experience in Record‑to‑Report (RtR)

Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and IFRS

Experience in accounting operations, financial analysis, and team leadership

Solid understanding of internal controls, process management, and continuous improvement

Experience in a multinational and/or Shared Services environment is beneficial

SAP and SAP S/4HANA experience is advantageous

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in English is required

Availability to work second shift during month-end closing

Where you will be

This is a full‑time position, based in Kraków, Poland , within our Global Finance Shared Services organization. We work in a hybrid model (5 days of remote work per month + 3 additional days during month end closing).

As part of Electrolux Group, we continuously invest in our people and their development — offering opportunities to grow, learn, and build a long‑term career within a truly global organization.

Find out more: https://www.electroluxgroup.com/en