Head of Accounting – Automation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Lithuania.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the accounting function for a developing group of over 8 legal entities across various team and systems aspects.

• Lead end-to-end cross-functional accounting initiatives in collaboration with Product, Tech, Legal, and Commerce teams.

• Build and manage the accounting team by recruiting, structuring, assigning entity responsibilities, and overseeing performance.

• Implement accounting technologies and tools while promoting AI adoption and automation.

• Operationalize new group entities, including establishing charts of accounts, accounting processes, intercompany relationships, and adjustments to group structure.

• Develop and uphold internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures.

• Adapt accounting processes as the product evolves and new business lines are launched.

• Coordinate group audits and ensure compliance with GAAP across various jurisdictions.

• Ensure adherence to financial covenants and supervise regulatory reporting obligations.

• Oversee tax reporting and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.

• Act as the primary accounting liaison for departments and external entities, including tax consultants and auditors.

• Manage the accounting data and tooling roadmap, as well as vendor and implementation partner relations.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

• Demonstrated success in leading, building, or scaling an accounting team.

• Extensive knowledge of Lithuanian GAAP and/or IFRS, intercompany accounting, and consolidation.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to comprehend organizational responsibilities and inputs in detail.

• Proficient in accounting close processes, audit coordination, and financial statement review and analysis.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting software.

• Experience with AI tools and a proactive approach to automating manual processes.

• Outstanding time management, task ownership, and prioritization abilities.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Lithuanian.

• Experience in a high-growth tech, marketplace, or e-commerce company is advantageous.

• CV must be submitted in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Options program.

• Chance to contribute to the scaling of a unique product.

• Performance-based bonus systems available.

• Referral bonus programs.

• Additional paid leave offered.

• Personal learning budget to support growth.

• Paid volunteering opportunities provided.

• Flexibility to choose between office or remote work location.

• Opportunities for work-related travel.

• Support for personal and professional growth through feedback and promotion processes.