Employment contract | Hybrid work model including at least 2 days per month from the office | Kraków

We’re looking for a Record to Report (Journal Entries & Reporting) Team Lead for Amer Sports’ GBS in Kraków

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the RTR team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of accounting activities, supporting team development, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will act as a key point of contact for operational topics, collaborate with global stakeholders, and ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting requirements.

The role combines people leadership, accounting expertise, process ownership, and stakeholder management within a global environment.

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you’re looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

What you will be doing

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead and support the RTR Journal Entries & Reporting team, ensuring effective workload management and high-quality service delivery.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and feedback to team members to support their professional development.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings, performance discussions, and development planning.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.

RTR Operations & Accounting Activities

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of RTR activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
• Oversee period-end closing activities and ensure compliance with the global closing schedule.
• Prepare journal entries for North America entities, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, revaluation, and IFRS 15-related postings.
• Execute SAP period closing activities and closing cycle runs for assigned entities.
• Prepare and submit monthly reporting in OneStream and perform SAP vs. OneStream reconciliations.
• Manage GR-IR reconciliations, goods-in-transit entries, inventory reserve postings, and PPV capitalization activities.
• Monitor AP/AR balance movements and ensure accuracy of inventory-related GL accounts.
• Perform BlackLine reconciliations in line with company policies and internal controls.

Compliance & Process Governance

• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain process integrity and support audit activities.
• Ensure adherence to Amer Sports and GBS policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation.

Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement

• Act as the main escalation point for operational issues and stakeholder queries.
• Collaborate closely with Financial Controllers, Global Process Owners, and GBS leadership.
• Represent the RTR team in cross-functional meetings, audits, and global initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs and provide regular performance updates to management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery.

What you need to succeed

Experience & Education

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in accounting, including significant experience in a supervisory, team lead, or people management role within RTR, GBS, or a similar finance environment.
• Experience managing and developing a team of accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end closing processes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) would be an advantage.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of SAP Finance, especially General Ledger and period-end closing processes.
• Experience with SOX compliance requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with OneStream or similar consolidation/reporting tools.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience with process documentation methodologies (DTPs, Process Maps, RACI).
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment.

What we consider a plus

• Knowledge of BlackLine would be an asset.

What’s in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.
• Finance: As a member of our Finance team, you’ll work at the core of a global business, driving transformation, supporting growth, and shaping the future of finance across iconic sports and outdoor brands—all within a dynamic, fast-evolving environment.

What to expect from the recruitment process

1. CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
2. Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
3. Interviews: 2 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
4. Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

Interested?

Please submit your application via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.

If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentacquisition@amersports.com (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!