Senior Accountant

Role highlights:

• Job title: Senior Accountant 
• Location: Warsaw, Poland
• Finance - Corporate Services 
• Employment Type: Permanent 
• Working Arrangement -  Hybrid 
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO) 

Who are we?

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE's world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world's largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy - day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE's near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

About the role

As ICEYE continues its rapid global expansion, our Finance organization is scaling to match the pace and ambition of the company. We are now seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Group Accounting team and play a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial operations. Based remotely in Warsaw and reporting to the Group Accounting Senior Manager in Espoo, you will be a key contributor in our monthly group closing and consolidation process, taking ownership of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and subsidiary oversight.

In this role, you will work at the heart of a fast-moving, international environment where accounting plays a critical role in enabling confident decision-making and supporting ICEYE’s growth trajectory. The position offers significant opportunities for professional development, exposure to complex and evolving accounting topics, and the ability to help shape and optimize our financial processes as the company scales. You will join a motivated and collaborative team that values continuous improvement, ownership, and a proactive mindset.

Requirements

Expected Outcomes & Requirements

• Execute day-to-day general ledger and controlling activities, including timely and accurate booking of journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Support the monthly group closing and consolidation process, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of group and subsidiary financial data.

• Oversight of subsidiaries, acting as a point of contact to ensure adherence to group policies, reporting timelines, and quality requirements.

• Contribute to the preparation of financial reporting deliverables, including IFRS footnotes for consolidated statements and FAS reporting for the parent company.

• Collaborate closely with Business Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other operational teams to ensure accurate financial data, alignment on business activities, and timely information flow.

• Drive standardisation and scalability of general ledger processes in a rapidly expanding multinational environment, promoting consistency, efficiency, and quality across entities.

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and mitigate risks before they materialise.

• Support the development and optimisation of our ERP system (NetSuite) by contributing to design requirements, configuration improvements, workflow enhancements, and testing activities.

• Assist with year-end audit activities, providing accurate documentation, timely explanations.

Role-specific Competences

• You have at least 3-5 years of experience in general ledger accounting, ideally in a high-growth, multinational environment.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, including IFRS, and tax compliance.
• Exposure to and experience in financial transformation, including process and ERP development initiatives. 
• Self-motivated, proactive, with the ability to see the bigger picture. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools and infrastructure.
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

In addition to the above, the following are considered advantageous: 

• In the process of obtaining or in possession of a professional accounting qualification e.g. CA, ACCA, CPA, or similar.
• Experience working within the Big 4 .
• Knowledge of Finnish Accounting Standards 

The application process:

• Talent Acquisition Partner screening
• Interview with the Group Accounting Senior Manager
• Interview/discussion with team members (option to do this onsite in Espoo, Finland)
• Final interview with the Vice President: Global Corporate Controller

Benefits

What do we offer?

At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.

As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.

• A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice 
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
• Base salary range for this position is contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword - it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.