Manager, National Accounting Sweden, Finland & Norway

As a Manager, National Accounting Sweden, Finland & Norway, you will lead statutory accounting and tax compliance for all entities in own responsibility area, ensuring adherence to local regulations and US GAAP standards. You will be the main contact for external auditors and tax authorities, while supporting PPG EMEA functions such as Tax, Treasury and Controllership.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate statutory financial statements.
• Coordinate and act as main contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with local and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Corporate Income Tax reporting and annual income tax returns. Be the main contact for Tax Authorities and support tax audits.
• Ensure VAT compliance and oversee VAT reporting.
• Submit US Tax Packages, support preparation of Transfer Pricing Documentation
• Contribute to SOX compliance in accounting processes and manage own controls.
• Maintain legal and corporate documentation for Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian entities.
• Support Brno Shared Service Center and EMEA teams.
• Improve accounting processes and implement corrective actions. Participate to Finance improvement projects.
• Lead NAC teams in Sweden, Finland and Norway

Areas of Work

• Statutory Accounting
• US GAAP Accounting
• Tax Compliance
• Internal Control & Audit
• Legal and Corporate Documentation
• Support to Treasury management

Team Structure

• Manager of local NAC team members in Finland, Sweden and Norway.
• Reports to EMEA NAC Director.
• Collaborate with Brno SSC, EMEA Tax, Treasury, and Controllership teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years in finance, including tax and general accounting.
• Experience in statutory accounting, tax compliance, and audit coordination.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (advanced degree or professional qualification is an advantage).
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, with the ability to conduct business communication on a daily professional level.
• Be in the office in Stockholm at least 3 days per week.

Good to have

• Leadership experience
• 2 or more years of experience in a Big Four company
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Ax or SAP

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About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to .

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

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We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to .

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.