Accounting Team Lead

Remote English B2 1 month ago full-time

Strategy & outcomes
Drive the transformation and standardization of accounting processes across key finance areas.
Build scalable operating models that support business growth and increasing complexity.
Define and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards.
Improve efficiency, consistency, and transparency across accounting operations.
Contribute to the long-term evolution of the finance function.

Process excellence & controls
Design and optimize end-to-end accounting processes across revenue, accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, tax, and month-end close.
Identify process inefficiencies, operational risks, and control gaps.
Implement practical improvements that strengthen accuracy, compliance, and scalability.
Support automation initiatives and help reduce manual effort across the accounting function.
Ensure audit readiness through well-documented and controlled processes.

Delivery & execution
Establish clear ownership, responsibilities, and workflows across the accounting team.
Monitor process effectiveness and continuously improve operational performance.
Support timely and accurate financial reporting and close activities.
Drive the adoption of documentation, SOPs, and best practices.
Partner with finance leadership to prioritize and execute key improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder partnership
Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Payroll, Legal, and other business teams to ensure process alignment.
Act as a trusted advisor on accounting process design and governance matters.
Translate complex accounting concepts into clear and actionable guidance.
Facilitate alignment across teams during process changes and transformation projects.

Team leadership & development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team covering statutory and managerial accounting.
Build team capabilities through coaching, training programs, and knowledge sharing.
Create onboarding materials and learning frameworks that support consistent execution.
Foster accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for accounting-related topics.

Must-have
5+ years of experience in accounting, finance transformation, audit, or a related field.
3+ years of people management experience.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and core accounting processes.
Solid understanding of both statutory and management accounting.
Proven experience designing, optimizing, and documenting business processes.
Experience developing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, coach, and align stakeholders.
Upper-Intermediate English or higher.
Professional proficiency in Ukrainian or Russian.

Nice-to-have
Experience in consulting or a Big 4 environment.
Background working in complex international or multi-entity organizations.
Experience leading finance transformation or automation initiatives.
Exposure to process excellence methodologies and operational improvement frameworks.

Benefits
Cafeteria — annual budget you allocate to: Sports • Medical • Mental health • Home office • Languages.
Work-life & support
Paid maternity/paternity leave + monthly childcare allowance.
20+ vacation days, unlimited sick leave, emergency time off.
Remote-first + tech support + coworking compensation.
Team events (online/offline/offsite).
Learning culture with internal courses + growth programs.
Our culture & core values:
GR8_TECH culture is how we win — through trust, ownership, and a growth mindset. We move fast, stay curious, and keep it real, with open feedback, room to experiment, and a team that’s got your back.
FUELLED BY TRUST: we’re open, honest, and have each other’s backs.
OWN YOUR GAME: we take initiative and own what we do.
ACCELER8: we move fast, focus smart, and keep it simple.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: we grow through challenges and stay curious.
BULLETPROOF: we’re resilient, ready, and always have a plan.

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