Regional GL Accounting Manager- East Region

sennder is Europes Leading Digital Freight Forwarder. In a traditional industry, were moving fast and focusing on the digitalization and automation of road logistics. By leveraging our proprietary technology, were building an ecosystem that is leading the industry into the 21st century.

We are a growing team looking for a Regional GL Accounting Manager- East Region in the Finance department to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. The role is located in our Wrocław office.

What You Will Do …

As a Regional GL Accounting Manager youll work on interesting responsibilities like leading the General Ledger Accounting function for our East Region, which includes Poland, Romania and Turkey. Reporting to the Director of GL Accounting, you will play a key role in the transformation and centralization of our finance operations at the group level. You’ll lead a team of 4 people, drive accounting consistency, and collaborate closely with other global finance workstreams such as FP&A, AP/AR, Treasury and Tax, while also being responsible for ensuring local tax compliance across the region in coordination with internal teams and external advisors. In this role you will …

• Lead and oversee GL Accounting operations for the East Region, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant month-end and year-end closings
• Manage and develop a team of GL accountants, supporting performance, clarity and collaboration
• Contribute to the centralization and harmonization of accounting processes within the group’s transformation roadmap
• Act as the main accounting contact for the East Region, coordinating activities across relevant finance workstreams
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable local GAAPs (Polish, Romanian and Turkish), as well as internal accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, provisions, intercompany transactions, and audit support
• Identify and implement process improvements, with a focus on standardization, documentation and automation
• Ensure compliance with local tax requirements across the region, including proper accounting treatment of taxes (e.g., VAT, CIT) and coordination with external tax advisors and relevant internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with stakeholders across regions to ensure aligned and efficient accounting operation

What We Are Looking For …

• At least 5 years of experience in Accounting or Audit, including team leadership
• Strong knowledge of Polish GAAP and IFRS; experience with other local GAAPs is a plus
• Experience working with or overseeing local tax compliance topics, in coordination with tax advisors or external stakeholders, is a plus
• Experience with multi-entity and international month-end closings
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a hands‑on and solution‑oriented approach
• Experience in finance transformation, process optimization, or shared service environments is a strong plus
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite and Oracle preferred) and solid Excel skills
• Fluency in both Polish and English is required

We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.

Dynamic Scale-Up sennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale‑up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face‑to‑face connections across our offices remain central – its not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins, together.

Put Your Stamp on the Industry We operate in a complex and ever‑changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands‑on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.

Employee Well‑Being We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just ‘work’.

Your Growth, Rewarded We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long‑term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together. Were excited to grow with you!

Vibrant Workspaces Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.

We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe.

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