Accounting Manager
Join a leading business process solutions company that leverages industry expertise to drive impact through integrated services.
Role Overview
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) functions across three countries: Germany, Bulgaria, and Poland.
This role has end-to-end ownership of core accounting processes, strong exposure to intercompany transactions, and a clear mandate to drive operational process improvements in a SAP ERP environment.
The ideal candidate combines solid technical accounting knowledge with hands-on leadership capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Operations & Accounting
Lead and oversee AP, AR, and GL teams across multiple countries.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant accounting in line with local GAAP and group policies.
Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
Supervise balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
Act as key contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders
2. Intercompany & Cross-Border Activities
Manage and optimize intercompany accounting processes, including:
Intercompany reconciliations
Cross-charges and settlements
Transfer pricing support (in collaboration with Tax)
Ensure consistency and alignment of intercompany processes across Germany, Bulgaria, and Poland
3. Process Improvement & Standardization
Identify, design, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Drive standardization of accounting processes across countries.
Support automation and digitalization initiatives within finance operations.
Actively contribute to best practice sharing across regions.
4. SAP & Systems
Act as a key finance user for SAP (FI/CO focus).
Ensure proper configuration, usage, and compliance of SAP accounting processes.
Participate in system enhancements, upgrades, and process harmonization projects.
Collaborate closely with IT and Shared Services (if applicable).
5. People Management & Stakeholder Collaboration
Lead, develop, and motivate multinational finance teams.
Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development.
Collaborate with:
Controlling
Tax
Treasury
Local management teams
Serve as a trusted finance partner to operational and regional stakeholders.
Professional Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Accounting / Finance Operations.
Proven experience managing AP, AR, and GL functions.
Strong exposure to multinational or multi-country environments.
Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting.
Prior experience in process optimization or finance transformation projects
Technical Skills
Strong accounting knowledge (local GAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus).
Solid SAP FI/CO experience.
Advanced Excel skills; exposure to reporting tools is an advantage.
Good understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Proven people management experience in an international context.
Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong communication skills; ability to work across cultures and functions.
Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a changing environment.
Languages
Fluent English (mandatory).
German or other European languages represent a strong advantage.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Cluj-Napoca
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Sales Consulting
As a leading provider of Human Resources consulting services in Transylvania, we deliver regional coverage and specialized expertise across four core areas: recruitment and selection, personnel leasing, assessment centers and HR consultancy. With a strong and consistent presence on the Romanian market, we continue to consolidate our position through a strategic commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with evolving business needs.
Our success is founded on the professionalism of our services, the multidisciplinary capabilities of our consulting team, and the long-standing partnerships we maintain with clients who rely on our support in navigating complex HR challenges.
We collaborate with organizations across a broad range of industries, including IT&C, automotive, outsourcing, pharmaceutical, banking, FMCG and others, building sustainable, long-term relationships that contribute to their organizational growth.
Guided by the principles of client orientation, teamwork, flexibility, excellence, dedication, and responsibility, we remain focused on delivering measurable value and consistently high-quality services to our partners.