Chief Accountant

We have opened a new legal entity in Poland and are looking for an experienced Chief Accountant  to build and lead the accounting function from scratch. This role is ideal for a senior accounting professional who is comfortable operating in an international environment, setting up processes, and acting as a key finance partner to management.

Location: Poland (Warsaw or Poznan prefered, hybrid)
Team size: ~80-90employees
Industry: Software Technology Company

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting

• Set up and manage full-cycle accounting for a Polish legal entity

• Ensure compliance with Polish accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Manage payroll accounting in cooperation with external payroll providers

• Oversee VAT, CIT, PIT and other tax filings and payments

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and filings

• Act as the main contact for auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities

• Maintain internal accounting controls and documentation

• Support audits and inspections

Business Support

• Support management with financial analysis and reporting

• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes

• Advise management on accounting and tax implications of business decisions

Team & Process Development

• Build, structure, and manage the local accounting team (as the company scales)

• Implement accounting policies, procedures, and workflows

• Coordinate accounting processes with HQ / group finance (if applicable)

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, including senior or chief accountant role

• Strong hands-on experience with Polish accounting and tax regulations

• Experience in IT services companies or international environments is a strong advantage

• Experience setting up accounting for a new entity is a plus

• Practical knowledge of the Polish IP Box regime

• Experience with accounting systems (ERP / local accounting software, Enova365)

• Understanding of payroll, VAT, and cross-border services

• Working proficiency of the English language