Director, Group Accounting

at  Polestar

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and passionate Director, Group Accounting at Polestar to drive the growth and success of our team. Are you ready for the journey?

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced finance leader. As the Director, Group Accounting you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the department, build and mentor a talented team and drive innovation to meet the ever-evolving demands of a dynamic, international and modern electric vehicle company.
You will be joining a driven, experienced team that operates in Sweden, USA and China, and you will play a key role in shaping the future of finance for our organization by collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and capitalize on new opportunities.
So, if you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level, and you have a passion for finance, this role as Director, Group Accounting might be just the right one for you!
This position is located at Polestar HQ, in Gothenburg.

The role reports to the Head of Financial Reporting & Control. As Director, Group Accounting you are responsible for a team of around 22 people and 3 direct reports. The role is part of a complex matrix organisation within a US-listed company, consisting of some 25companies world wide and a parent company in the UK.

Responsibility:

• Overall responsibility for group accounting, group financial reporting and consolidation, including month end closing deliveries & reports to the CFO and shareholders
• Leading 2 teams: the group accounting/consolidation team and the accounting team responsible for the largest Swedish entity in the Polestar Group
• Overseeing the quarterly reporting deliveries, including footnotes and associated monthly and quarterly SOX controls
• Implementation of accounting outcomes from the technical financial reporting team
• Monitoring equity levels in stand-alone legal entities; input into covenant compliance process
• Overseeing and monitoring the deliveries from the accounting shared service centre
• Providing leadership and guidance to accounting teams and supporting their professional development
• Foster a positive work environment and promote open communication and collaboration