Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (VIGO Photonics Corporation - US)

Location: USA (Hybrid / VIGO Photonics Corporation - US branch office in Stuart, Florida)

Reports to: Group Chief Accountant & US CEO

Employment Type: Full-time

VIGO Photonics is a global leader in the production of innovative infrared detectors and semiconductor materials, proudly listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW). Our American subsidiary, VIGO Photonics Corporation , is actively driving our expansion across North America. We are looking for an autonomous, results-driven Senior Accountant to take full ownership of our US financial operations and act as a vital bridge to our headquarters in Poland.

In this role, you will oversee and operationally execute all accounting and tax activities for the VIGO US branch. A critical component of this position is the preparation and timely delivery of reliable financial data for group consolidation, meeting the rigorous reporting standards of a publicly traded company.

·  End-to-End Ledger Management: Maintain full-cycle accounting for the US entity (General Ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, and reconciliations).

·  Payroll & HR Administration: Manage the payroll process and employee benefits in coordination with our local US payroll provider.

·  Treasury & Cash Flow: Monitor daily cash flow, execute bank transfers, and perform bank reconciliations.

·  Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages to Poland HQ on tight public-company deadlines.

·  GAAP Alignment: Map and convert local financial data from US GAAP to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) for group consolidation.

·  Intercompany Transactions: Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts, transfer pricing documentation, and cross-border transactions.

·  Collaboration: Work closely with the Group Tax and Accounting Team in Poland to explain variances and analyze financial performance.

·  Audit Facilitation: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors (both local US auditors and Group auditors from Poland).

·  Compliance: Ensure all local financial operations comply with US laws and the internal control policies of the parent public company.

·  Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to optimize, automate, and scale accounting processes within the US entity.

·  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.

·  Experience: Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or sole-accountant role within a multinational business, preferably with its own production facility.

·  Accounting Standards: Strong practical knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS (critical for consolidation).

·  IT Literacy: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and experience working with modern ERP systems.

·  Key Traits: High attention to detail, strong sense of ownership, proactive communication style, and the ability to work under the strict deadlines of a publicly traded group.

·  Stability & Growth: A key role in a stable, globally recognized high-tech company with a unique market footprint.

·  Autonomy: The opportunity to shape, optimize, and own the financial processes of a growing US branch.

·  Collaborative Culture: A hybrid work environment with direct exposure to group-level leadership 

·  Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package aligned with US market standards.