Chief Accounting Officer

For our client, we are seeking a Chief Accounting Officer to lead both client-facing and internal accounting teams. This role involves close collaboration with company leadership to enhance internal processes, drive revenue growth, and improve profitability. We are looking for an independent and motivated leader with strong business acumen, analytical skills, and experience managing a large accounting team. Given the international nature of the team and clients, proficiency in Czech and English is required, while Russian is an advantage.
Required Skills:
University degree in economics, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience in accounting, with tax adviser or accountant certification being a significant advantage.
3+ years of experience leading a large team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to synthesize complex financial and business data to make strategic decisions.
Czech language at least B2, preferably C+ level.
English at least B2 level.
Russian language is preferred but not mandatory.
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Financial Management:
Collaborate closely with senior management on short-term and mid-term strategic planning.
Ensure the timely provision of key financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
Maximize department profitability based on key performance indicators.
Contribute to pricing policy development and regular review.
Participate in product management, evaluating performance, and proposing changes in the product portfolio.
Team Leadership:
Develop individual annual plans for team members.
Provide mentorship, training, and professional development for employees.
Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals and performance updates.
Evaluate employee performance and provide structured feedback.
Distribute responsibilities and client accounts effectively within the team.
Operations & Process Optimization:
Oversee internal payroll accounting.
Plan, monitor, and reduce outstanding receivables.
Ensure high-quality service delivery and minimize client churn.
Collaborate on process improvement, automation, and digitization.
Work closely with accounting teams, sales teams, and clients.
The Company Offers:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
A dynamic work environment with a strong team spirit.
Flexibility and support for continuous learning.
Work from the company’s office at: Vista House, Na Pankráci 30, Praha 4-Nusle, Czech Republic.
About Our Client:
Our client is a Czech company providing outsourced accounting, tax consulting, and business incorporation services within the Czech Republic. With 19 years of experience, they have earned the highest level of certification (CPA) and are active members of the Czech Tax Consultants Guild. The company supports over 350 permanent clients and boasts a team of 15 professional accountants. They specialize in assisting international businesses and expatriates with cross-border taxation and compliance, ensuring seamless financial operations in the Czech market. The company prides itself on innovation, confidentiality, and international expertise, offering multilingual communication in Czech, English, and Russian to cater to a diverse clientele.
About Preis HR Agency:
Preis HR Agency specializes in recruitment services, including:
IT and digital specialist search.
Executive search for top management across industries.
Remote recruiter services.
Executive search/headhunting.

For more details, visit our website: