Head of Accounting & Control – Nordics

About the role

We are looking for a Head of Accounting & Control to take full ownership of our financial reporting and control environment across the Nordic region.

This is a key leadership role where you will own the financial truth for four countries – ensuring our numbers are accurate, timely and built on a strong foundation of governance and control.

Reporting to the CFO, and working closely with our EMEA Controllership team, you will lead the end-to-end record-to-report process. You bring structure, clarity and high standards into how we close, report and control our financials – while also developing a high-performing accounting team.

At Culligan Nordic Group we combine global strength with local presence – and this role sits right at the heart of that.

🎯What you will do

Own the financial backbone of the Nordics

• Take full ownership of the general ledger and the end-to-end record-to-report process

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close across all Nordic entities

• Ensure accurate, timely and high-quality reporting every cycle

Drive reporting and balance sheet integrity

• Own statutory reporting across the Nordic cluster

• Lead group reporting under US GAAP in line with global requirements

• Ensure strong balance sheet integrity through well-controlled and documented reconciliations

• Bridge local GAAP and US GAAP, ensuring differences are understood and managed

Strengthen controls and governance

• Own and continuously improve the financial control environment

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, group policies and SOX requirements

• Identify risks and control gaps, and drive improvements across the function

Lead audits end-to-end

• Act as the main point of contact for statutory, group and internal audits

• Ensure audits are well-coordinated, structured and delivered on time

• Follow through on findings and ensure actions are implemented

Lead and develop the team

• Build, lead and develop the accounting and control team across the Nordics

• Create a culture of ownership, accountability and collaboration

• Strengthen both technical capability and leadership within the team

Partner with the business

• Work closely with FP&A, tax, finance operations and EMEA HQ

• Support senior stakeholders with insights and sound financial judgement

• Balance business support with a strong and independent control mindset

🧩Who you are

You combine strong technical expertise with a natural ability to lead and create structure. You enjoy taking ownership, bringing clarity to complexity, and continuously improving how things are done.

You likely have a solid background within controllership or financial reporting, and you’re ready to step into a role where you can make a real impact – both on the numbers and on the team behind them!

Your background

You bring a strong foundation in finance and accounting, together with experience from leading roles. To succeed in this role we believe that you:

• Are a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or Nordic equivalent), or have built equivalent expertise through experience

• Have several years of experience within accounting, controllership or financial reporting

• Have experience leading and developing teams

• Are comfortable working in a multi-entity, multi-country environment

• Have strong communicational skills in English as well as one Nordic language (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or Finnish)

Your expertise

You feel confident owning the full picture – from close to reporting to control. We are looking for:

• Solid knowledge of both local GAAP and US GAAP, with the ability to bridge the two

• Proven ownership of financial close, reporting and balance sheet integrity

• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk and SOX – and the importance of getting them right

• Experience from working with ERP systems and reporting tools (experience with MS Dynamics is a plus)

It’s a plus if you also bring

• Experience from a US-owned, private equity-backed or multinational company

• A background in audit, for example from a Big 4 environment

• Experience working across the Nordics or in other multi-country setups

Who you are as a person

Experience and hard skills are pivotal in this role - but we are just as curious about who you are as a person. We know that diversity drives performance, and we welcome all genders, ages, backgrounds, and cultures. To succeed in this position, we think that you are both analytical and influencial - someone who leads with structure and trust. This is the job for you that:

• Naturally takes ownership, and set a high standard for quality and delivery

• Are analytical and curious – you want to understand what’s behind the numbers

• Are structured, calm under pressure and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Build strong relationships across teams, countries and functions

• Have high integrity – and are comfortable challenging when needed

• And just as important: you bring a positive energy and a human approach to leadership!

💧 Why join Culligan?

Culligan Nordic is part of Culligan International – a global leader in sustainable water solutions, with operations in more than 90 countries worldwide. We are a fast-growing organization of around 400 colleagues, combining a strong local presence with the support and stability of a global, well-established group.

Our business spans high-quality drinking water solutions, coffee services, and commercial kitchen equipment, supporting customers across a wide range of industries. At the heart of everything we do is a clear focus: delivering reliable service, creating real customer value, and contributing to a more sustainable future.

We are currently on an exciting growth journey, shaped by both organic development and acquisitions across the region. This creates a dynamic and evolving environment – one where structure, new ways of working, and continuous improvement are key. At the same time, we benefit from the long-term perspective, expertise and financial strength of an international group.

Joining Culligan means stepping into a role where you can make a real impact. You will help shape how we work across the Nordics, strengthen our finance foundation, and contribute to a business that is constantly moving forward.

📍Location

This role is based at our Nordic Headquarters in Stockholm, Sollentuna.

We recruit on an ongoing basis for this position and will reach out to you within a couple of weeks after your application. Due to GDPR regulations, we do not accept applications via email.

At Culligan, we do more than just deliver water - we create solutions that improve people’s everyday lives, health, and the environment. Do you want to be part of making a real difference? Then we look forward to your application!