Chief Accountant

Job Description IMPORTANT :  Please note that by submitting your application, any candidate gives his / her implicit GDPR consent to Antal consultant to process and use their personal data and all information provided, in lieu of any signed consent, unless otherwise advised by the candidate in writing to or . Location : Craiova, Romania Industry : Engineering & Manufacturing Work model : Full on-site (Hybrid or remote options can be discussed on a case-by-case basis, but we aim for full on-site availability) Contract type : Permanent About the role : We’re looking for a Chief Accountant to lead statutory and financial reporting for a multinational engineering and manufacturing organization. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to both local and international operations, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, financial control, and team leadership. You’ll collaborate with internal and external auditors, as well as with national regulatory bodies. You’ll also be the go-to expert for statutory reports under US GAAP , while overseeing a team and helping drive continuous process improvement and automation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee statutory accounting activities aligned with US GAAP .
• Prepare and validate core financial documents (P&L, balance sheets, consolidated statements).
• Coordinate audits and maintain compliance with ANAF , anti-fraud authorities, and other institutions.
• Lead and evaluate a local accounting team.
• Ensure accurate and lawful financial recordkeeping.
• Analyze financial trends and provide insights for risk management and business improvement.
• Implement and monitor internal control frameworks.
• Drive automation efforts and support ERP transitions (Oracle / SAP).

What you will bring :

Bonus skills :

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