Are you passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact in an innovative company? This is your opportunity to shape the future of our financial operations, drive innovation, and ensure the highest standards of integrity and performance. If you are a strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

Let us describe the challenge we offer

As a rapidly growing automotive sales company, we are seeking a Manager Accounting Benelux, to lead our accounting operations in particular R2R operations for the region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that values innovation, integrity, and results. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future, ensuring compliance, and supporting our mission to deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders. This role will report to the CFO of Benelux located in our office in Brussels, Belgium, with dotted line reporting to the Group Accounting team in Polestar HQ in Sweden.

What you’ll do

• Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, and inventory accounting.
• Lead, review and approve activities related to the month-end, half-year and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness in coordination with Group Accounting, Tax and other internal teams.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure SOX compliance.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and all relevant legal requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax/regulatory authorities, and vendors.
• Drive process improvements and leverage technology to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide leadership and oversight across a shared service accounting function, ensuring alignment with company standards, service level agreements, and seamless integration with internal operations.

Who you are

• You have a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related field
• You can rely on 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in team leader role.
• You have experience in managing and collaborating across shared service accounting teams, ensuring high-quality performance and effective partnership.
• Experience in the automotive industry or a related sector strongly preferred.
• You have a deep knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, financial reporting, and compliance requirements. Specific experience with local GAAP of both Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg is considered a plus.
• You are proficient in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with dealership management systems a plus.
• You are skilled at identifying process gaps and driving optimization initiatives across various functions.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment with a passion for innovation and teamwork.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.