Head of Finance and Accounting

Our client, Qualisys, is seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of the financial function for their North American business and support the company’s continued growth. Qualisys North America (QNA) is the Chicago-based US subsidiary of Qualisys AB, a publicly traded Swedish company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. For more than 30 years, Qualisys has developed advanced motion capture technology used by customers across life sciences, biomechanics, robotics, engineering, entertainment, sports performance, and other research-driven industries. QNA operates with an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, where employees have a direct impact on business performance and decision-making.
As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial records and leading core accounting and financial operations for QNA. You will oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, manage compliance, audit, and tax activities, and serve as a trusted financial advisor to operational leadership. This newly established position offers an exciting opportunity to shape financial workflows, improve systems and processes, and establish best practices to support future growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional who thrives in an environment where ownership, accountability, and initiative are valued. You should be equally comfortable executing day-to-day accounting responsibilities as you are identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change across the organization.
This role is based in Chicago, IL, and reports directly to the SVP of Qualisys North America with a dotted line to the CFO of Qualisys Group.

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
Prepare and maintain IFRS-compliant financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Partner with leadership to develop annual budgets, maintain forecasts, and provide insights into financial performance and business trends
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
Monitor cash flow, manage banking relationships, and prepare short-term cash forecasting
Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls to support financial integrity and compliance
Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, including sales tax requirements
Drive process improvement, automation initiatives, and efficiencies across accounting and financial operations
Optimize and support the ongoing development of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related financial systems
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, supporting sound decision-making and business performance

Your Work Experience, Education, & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Min 6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
2 years of experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, or in a similar leadership role
Proven ability to manage the full accounting cycle in a small-to-medium-sized business environment
Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements
Hands-on experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP platform for accounting and financial management
Experience managing or coordinating external audits
Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities
Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-state, or international reporting environments is preferred
Experience supporting ERP implementation, system improvements, or process optimization initiatives is beneficial
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
A proactive “builder” who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and driving positive change

A collaborative, international environment with both the stability of an established global company and the agility of a smaller organization
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and 401(k)