Senior Manager, Global Accounting Operations

We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging the most popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka®, Aiven for PostgreSQL®, Aiven for Clickhouse®, and Aiven for OpenSearch®. to help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud. 

About this Team:

Aiven's Company Operations organization acts as a strategic partner to the business, collaborating closely with other departments to drive operational excellence and contribute to Aiven's continued success. The team includes finance, legal, people experience, and workplace and technology, all working together to establish an operating cadence that helps Aiven scale

Who we are:

So, how do we become the trusted open-source data platform for everyone? By listening closely to our customers and taking action to ensure they achieve their business goals. You see, the software we create is merely a means of delivering value. Our thinking is customer-first. That’s why our customers are at the front and center of all we do. And in the spirit of sideways thinking, we’re by their side as well. Actively helping them solve their challenges. Collaborating. Sharing. And innovating. In other words, it really isn’t just about who we are. It’s about who our customers are – and where they want to be.

The Role:

We are looking for an analytical, development-minded, and dynamic Senior Manager, Global Accounting Operations to join our finance team in Helsinki. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly contribute to our financial infrastructure and business growth. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. You will lead a team of dedicated professionals, implement best practices and internal controls, and play a key role in developing more efficient and scalable processes. You will foster a cross-functional understanding of accounting operations and processes within the organization. If you are passionate about accounting, optimizing financial processes, leading a team, and driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor our dedicated Accounting, AR and AP professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Oversee daily accounting AR and AP operations for accurate and efficient accounting, billing, vendor payments and travel expense management. The teams are responsible for tasks related to the parent company and more than ten foreign subsidiaries.
• Lead the month-end close, financial statements and audit processes
• Develop and maintain related financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance, internal controls, and handling complex inquiries and accounting topics.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation, collaborating with other functions to enhance end-to-end workflow efficiency, processes and systems.
• Contribute to and lead new system implementation projects, from planning and requirements gathering to testing, deployment, and integration of interfaces with other systems. 
• Provide related system guidance and training for activities, prepare and analyze KPIs and reports, offering insights and recommendations to senior management.

What We're Looking For:

Don’t worry if your experience doesn’t line up perfectly – we still encourage you to apply! We believe in investing in our crabs’ professional growth.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience either from an in-house accounting manager or other similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practice, financial reporting and AP&AR functions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace/MS Office, financial software and ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite).
• Excellent team lead and mentorship, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our Offer:

If you ask us what’s the best thing about working for Aiven, many will probably say it’s the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scale-up where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.

We invest in you:

• Get significant opportunities for professional skills development: exposure to a wide array