Head of Accounting at Business Sweden, Stockholm

Are you an accomplished Head of Accounting ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic, fast-growing organization?

At Business Sweden, we’re on a mission to drive Sweden’s global success by helping Swedish companies grow internationally and attracting foreign investment to Sweden. Now, we’re looking for a talented Head of Accounting to join our team and play a key role in shaping our financial operations—a role where your expertise will truly make a difference.

As Head of Accounting, you’ll take ownership of the quality assurance for accounting across 37 countries. This is a broad, operational role with significant responsibility, where you’ll ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial processes worldwide. You’ll be at the heart of the action, working in a vibrant, multicultural environment, and contributing to the efficiency and growth of the organization. Located at our headquarters in the WTC, you will report directly to the CFO, collaborating closely with senior leadership to drive continuous improvement in our financial function. If you’re looking for a position where you can create real impact and help take an innovative organization to new heights, this is the role for you!

Main tasks and deliverables as Head of Accounting:
This role calls for a hands-on, proactive leader with a strong sense of humility and a genuine passion for supporting the team when needed. You’ll need to roll up your sleeves and jump in operationally – but you’ll also be encouraged to ”lift your gaze” and take a forward-thinking approach to drive continuous development.

As Head of Accounting, you will have the exciting opportunity to shape the future of our finance function—streamlining and automating processes, optimizing routines, and creating a finance structure that not only supports but actively drives the success of the business.

• Responsible for the daily operational management of the accounting function at Business Sweden.
• Work on strengthening the structure and organization within the finance and accounting functions.
• Identify areas for development and implement changes, as well as drive change processes within the finance function and system environment.
• Personnel management for part of team, currently 9 accountants, operationally lead and allocate tasks within the accounting team, create development plans for and supervise employees, set salaries, and be responsible for the work environment.

Qualifications and experience:
We’re looking for an experienced and driven professional with a degree in Business Administration (or equivalent) and several years of hands-on experience in advanced accounting. Ideally, you have worked as an Accounting Manager, with exposure to international operations.
You are highly skilled in reporting according to K3 or IFRS, and we would value any experience you have with project accounting or working in the consulting industry. Strong IT proficiency is essential, and you’re someone who thrives in adapting quickly to new systems and tools. Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken, is a must, as you’ll be working in a dynamic, global environment where clear communication is key.

Personal characteristics:
As Head of Accounting, you are a confident leader with a hands-on approach, unafraid to take full responsibility for your work. You communicate clearly and easily build relationships, creating a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
You thrive in a dynamic environment, embracing change and adapting quickly to new situations and challenges. We encourage you to be proactive, bring your own ideas, and challenge existing processes and ways of working to help drive continuous improvement. Join our enthusiastic, close-knit team, where we support one another and have fun together. You’ll be part of a workplace that values both collaboration and innovation.

What does the company offer you?
At Business Sweden, we offer an inspiring and supportive work environment where employees are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on people, creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we strive to push boundaries and aim higher in everything we undertake.

We are Business Sweden

Location: Stockholm

About Business Sweden:
Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. With a unique mandate from the Swedish government and the business sector, we offer strategic advice and practical support in more than 40 markets worldwide.

Our mission is to help lay the foundation for sustainable, inclusive, and digital growth – in Sweden and around the world. We do this by providing startups, small- and medium-sized companies and multinationals with tailored services, coupled with access to key stakeholders in the public and private spheres. We help our clients build relationships, accelerate time-to-market, and comply with local standards and regulations. Visit business-sweden.com for more information.

At Business Sweden we value and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive for a workplace where all colleagues can explore their full potential and contribute with their unique experiences. By embracing a wide range perspective, we can better drive sustainable growth and customer-centric excellence.

Visit https://www.business-sweden.com/ for more information.

Application:
In this recruitment process, Business Sweden collaborates with Meritmind. For more information, please contact the responsible recruitment consultant at Meritmind, Anette Wickholm 070-712 9808 or Ulrika Wallerman 070-166 08 60. Interviews and selection will take place continuously, so please send your application as soon as possible. You can apply for this position if the ad is available on our website.

Meritmind works based on competence to promote objective and non-discriminatory recruitment. This means i.e., that you will be allowed to take occupational psychology tests if you proceed to an interview in this process. In most appointments, a background check is also carried out.

Consider this before submitting your application (in accordance with the GDPR legislation)

• Your application must not contain personal data regarding marital status, family situation/children, ethnic origin, age, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health, or sexual orientation
• Make sure your name and contact details are included in your CV
• It is enough to attach your CV. We do not use personal letters in our processes.

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