Amer Sports - Record to Report Team Lead (Journal Entries&Reporting) (m/f/d) - Kraków

 

Full Time | Hybrid with weekly office presence (1–2 days/week) | Kraków 

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

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.

As our Record to Report Team Lead, you’ll take ownership of the Journal Entries & Reporting team – leading a group of 7–10 specialists and ensuring statutory accounting activities run smoothly, compliantly, and on time across assigned legal entities. From coordinating month-end close and statutory reporting to driving process improvements and serving as a key contact for external auditors and local Finance teams, this role combines technical depth with real leadership responsibility in a global finance environment.

What you will be doing

Team Leadership & Daily Operations

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day work of the Journal Entries & Reporting team (7–10 people), ensuring tasks are completed in line with targets and deadlines
• Guide, mentor, and support team members – sharing knowledge and experience to continuously grow team capability
• Assist the RtR Manager with workload planning, task allocation, and timely escalation of issues and roadblocks

Statutory Accounting & Compliance

• Coordinate and oversee statutory accounting activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP and statutory requirements
• Support the preparation and review of statutory financial statements in cooperation with external service providers and auditors
• Monitor changes in local accounting and tax regulations and assess their impact on business and accounting processes
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, SOX regulations, and internal controls

Financial Close & Reporting

• Perform closing tasks in line with the group schedule
• Prepare accounting reconciliations and required analysis for assigned entities
• Analyze reports and provide insights within the area of expertise to support data-driven decision-making
• Support the preparation and submission of statutory reports, surveys, and regulatory filings

Audit & Controls Support

• Act as a key contact for local Finance teams, external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities
• Support internal and external audits with documentation, process walkthroughs, and required evidence

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Identify improvement opportunities and actively participate in projects aimed at increasing efficiency and quality
• Support process design, implementation, and updates – ensuring compliance, quality, and productivity
• Work proactively with the RtR Manager and broader management to enhance process efficiency across the team

You will report to the RtR Manager.

What you need to succeed

Experience & Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• 2+ years in a supervisory position
• Extensive knowledge of Record to Report (RtR) processes
• Experience supporting statutory audits and cooperating with external auditors
• Understanding of financial statement preparation, provisions, and distribution processes
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel
• Knowledge of accounting principles, techniques, and systems
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial and statistical data

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you build relationships with ease across internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time management skills – you manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Continuous improvement mindset – you look for ways to make things better
• Ability to think both strategically at an operating model level and at a detailed, process-specific level
• A collaborative team player who leads by example and motivates others to succeed

Languages

• Very good command of English – required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

What we consider a plus

• German language skills
• Familiarity with Blackline, OneStream, or Kyriba

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.

• Flexibility: Choose how you work best with flexible hours and hybrid work options, and take time to contribute beyond your day-to-day role with two additional paid volunteer days.
• Health & active lifestyle support: Stay active and take care of your wellbeing with private medical care, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, well-being initiatives, and opportunities to join company sports activities.
• Employee benefits: Benefit from employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands, a cafeteria benefits platform, life insurance, holiday subsidies, and convenient office perks.
• Learning and development support: Grow your skills and confidence with financial support for education, professional courses, certifications, development opportunities, and language learning.
• 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’ Talent Acquisition Team to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
3. Interviews: 2 rounds with the hiring manager and prospective team.
4. Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

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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 [email protected] (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!