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Photon Energy Group is at a pivotal moment in the evolution of its finance organization. As Head of Accounting, your mission will be to transform accounting into a more standardized, efficient, and technology-enabled function.
You will lead the simplification and harmonization of processes, strengthen governance and controls, and accelerate automation and digitalization initiatives across the Group. Working closely with local teams and key finance stakeholders, you will challenge existing ways of working, implement sustainable improvements, and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of accounting and leave a lasting impact on the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the transformation of the accounting organization across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Hungary, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and New Zealand through standardization, simplification, digitalization, and automation initiatives
- Designing and implementing scalable accounting processes, governance frameworks, and financial controls that support the Group's international growth
- Driving finance systems and data warehouse optimization projects to improve reporting, data quality, efficiency, and decision-making
- Identifying and eliminating manual activities, streamline workflows, and continuously improve accounting processes and controls
- Establishing, monitoring, and improving KPIs measuring accounting performance, productivity, service quality, and process effectiveness
- Leading and developing in-house accounting teams and coordinating external accounting providers across all Group jurisdictions
- Building a high-performing accounting organization through coaching, mentoring, talent development, and succession planning
- Overseeing accounting operations and ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting across all entities
- Ensuring smooth and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings in line with Group deadlines and quality standards
- Delivering accurate and reliable financial data to Consolidation, Controlling, management, and other key stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Strengthening and maintaining the Group's internal control environment, accounting policies, and financial governance framework.
- Leading statutory audits and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and local advisors
- Partnering closely with Finance, Treasury, Controlling, Legal, IT, and business leaders to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence
- Supporting acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, and organizational change projects across the Group
Qualifications and Experience:
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- 15-20+ years of progressive accounting experience, including several years in a leadership role within an international environment
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, statutory reporting, internal controls, and financial processes
- Experience managing multi-country accounting operations
- Strong understanding of tax and compliance requirements in a multinational environment
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and operational execution
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent English and Czech, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in an international business environment
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA or equivalent) is an advantage
Our Offer:
- Lead and shape the future of Accounting by driving a major transformation, standardization, and digitalization across the Group
- Make a real impact from day one with the autonomy to challenge the status quo, implement change, and influence key decisions
- Build and develop an international team while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Partner directly with senior leadership and play a key role in strengthening the Finance organization
- Leave a lasting legacy by creating a modern, high-performing accounting function built for the future
- 25 days of vacation, 3 sick days,1 CSR day
- Meal contribution from the employer
- Multisport card after probation period with a contribution from the employer
- Monthly mobile tariff after transferring your number to the company’s operator, along with an attractive offer for family members
- Permanent employment contract with the possibility of an immediate start
- Working tools: laptop and mobile phone
About Us:
Photon Energy Group is a group of companies with a shared mission: making clean energy, clean water and clean environments accessible to everyone.
Photon Energy provides comprehensive solutions that support the generation of clean energy and the integration of renewables into the electrical grid. Photon Water offers water treatment and management solutions, and Photon Remediation deploys advanced technology to remove contamination from all environments.
A publicly traded company operating in over 15 countries across two continents, we combine a global outlook with localised expertise.
Since our founding in 2008, we have expanded to a team of 250 employees around the world. And we are committed to fostering a culture of shared values and sense of purpose as we continue to grow.
For more information, please visit photonenergy.com.