Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career within a dynamic and global environment? At Stryker, we’re looking for an **Associate Manager** to join our Finance team in Poland. In this key role, you will oversee and execute a variety of accounting and reporting responsibilities, contribute to internal controls and compliance, and support your team to ensure accuracy and alignment with both Polish Accounting Standards and global expectations. **What you will do** + Lead general accounting activities including ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation under Polish Accounting Standards + Own the accounting and reporting for a dedicated set of Polish legal entities + Ensure accuracy and compliance in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings + Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation and implementation of audit findings + Perform regular balance sheet reviews and take corrective actions when needed + Maintain and improve internal control processes to ensure compliance with SOX 404, anti-corruption laws, and Stryker policies + Manage a team of finance professionals and contribute to a high-performance culture + Collaborate across departments to implement process simplifications and standardizations + Monitor compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies **What you need** + A strong foundation in finance and accounting, with the ability to interpret and apply Polish Accounting Standards + Proven experience in preparing financial statements and conducting financial reviews + Ability to lead a team and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, international environment + Fluency in both **Polish** and **English** + Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on working style Required: + University degree in Finance or Accounting + Very good knowledge of Polish Accounting Standards + Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a multinational corporation or Big Four audit firm + Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA or local equivalent) + Fluency in Polish and English + Familiarity with internal controls and compliance (e.g., SOX) + Experience with SAP, JDE 9.2, and Hyperion Preferred: + Knowledge of US GAAP and understanding of differences between US and local GAAP + Experience gained within the Tax Office welcome + Additional language skills are an advantage + Prior team leadership or supervisory experience + Ability to handle pressure and resolve conflicts tactfully and professionally Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.