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We have more than 1800 colleagues in Poland, supporting our business in all global regions. Our Global Delivery Center (GDC) engineers in Krakow and Warsaw office collaborate on the design and delivery of local and global projects in the fields of engineering, design and construction. Our Global Business Services (GBS) specialists provide global support and expertise in the fields of Accounting, Procurement, IT, HR and Graphic Design.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
We have more than 1800 colleagues in Poland, supporting our business in all global regions. Our Global Delivery Center (GDC) engineers in Krakow and Warsaw office collaborate on the design and delivery of local and global projects in the fields of engineering, design and construction. Our Global Business Services (GBS) specialists provide global support and expertise in the fields of Accounting, Procurement, IT, HR and Graphic Design.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
General Ledger Manager - Intercompany, Transfer Pricing and accounting expert (w/m/x)
Location: Katowice
Job ID: FIN0000OW
Your Impact:
We're a global engineering firm offering technical consulting, design, and project management services. Our Krakow-based Global Business Services supports various functions including Finance, HR, IT, and more. GBS centralizes processes and promotes excellence, driving transformation across Jacobs. Join us to create a better world through your career at Jacobs!
Joining GBS GL Accounting Team means becoming part of a team of dedicated professionals collaborating with process owners globally. We're seeking a GL Manager (Intercompany, Transfer Pricing and accounting expert) to work in a dynamic, challenging environment who will drive and deliver excellence in Jacobs.
The purpose of this role will be managing and overseeing the general ledger and month-end close activities being in scope of the Krakow GBS GL teams supporting Intercompany processing, Transfer Pricing other areas and being an expert in accounting field.
Main responsibilities:
- Managing 2-5 direct reports, including team leaders responsible for direct supervision of Krakow GBS teams
- Overseeing and assisting with ongoing development of the Company’s GL accounting related processes (mainly Intercompany/Transfer pricing), collaborating with cross-functional teams (Tax, Treasury, IT, Corporate Accounting, etc.) to improve and standardize those processes/policies
- Overseeing all accounting aspects of the entities and processes in scope, ensuring their compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements.
- Taking ownership for respective areas of focus and being technical accounting expert to support team with accounting matters, including technical accounting analysis and necessary research to ensure proper accounting for unusual or complex transactions
- Managing preparation and review of balance sheet account reconciliations for all entities in scope and the process of identification and recording adjusting entries on a timely basis
- Managing the month end close process in the assigned areas of responsibility, including preparation and review of journals
- Providing documentation and preparing schedules to support both internal and external SOX and financial audits
- Supporting stakeholders in ad hoc queries in related fields
- Being a strategic partner for migration of work to and out of GBS centers, and driving process stabilization efforts within the assigned scope
- Establishing highly collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
- Leading, motivating and coaching the team to deliver excellent results, supporting employee engagement, professional development and retention
- Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Here's What You'll Need:
- Good working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International equivalent and SEC requirements
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to organize and prioritize workloads, multi-task and meet required deadlines s
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the position requires direct interaction with external auditors, senior management and other functional groups and departments
- Ability to build positive working relationships and effectively work with all levels of an organization and with different global cultures
- Strong leadership skills in the area of motivation and professional development of subordinates
- Professional verbal and written English
We offer:
- Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
- Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications
- Hybrid or stationary working model – depending on your preferences
- Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing)
- Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, Toastmasters, Collectively and others)
- Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g. ACCA, CIPS), Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, self-learning platform.