Parent Accounting Manager - Hoist Finance

Are you an experienced accounting leader who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership? Do you want to play a key role in a listed financial company where accounting, reporting and business development go hand in hand? We are now looking for a Parent Account Manager to join our Group Finance team. You will have the opportunity to lead a team, drive improvements and take ownership of the accounting and reporting for a regulated, publicly listed parent company operating across Europe. As Parent Accounting Manager, you will be at the centre of our Finance function, ensuring high-quality reporting while supporting strategic initiatives. This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a tangible impact on both people and business performance. About Hoist Finance Hoist Finance is an asset manager specialised in non-performing loans. For more than 30 years, we have invested in and managed debt portfolios. We are a partner to international banks and financial institutions across Europe, acquiring their non-performing loan portfolios. We are also a partner to consumers and smaller companies in a debt situation, creating long term sustainable repayment plans enabling them to honour their commitments. We are a regulated credit market company under the supervision of the SFSA, present in 15 European countries. Our share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Placement for this role is at Hoist Finance’s modern office in central Stockholm. About the role As Parent Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of the parent company, Hoist Finance AB (publ), and its Swedish subsidiaries. You will also ensure that external reporting obligations—such as to the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket)—are completed accurately and on time. In this leadership role, you will manage a team of five in Stockholm and be responsible for the work performed by colleagues in our Finance Shared Service Center (FSSC) in Wroclaw. You will lead team development, initiate, lead and follow-up on finance projects, provide ongoing support, and foster a high-performing team culture. You will ensure that accounting policies and procedures are up to date, compliant with internal control standards, and continuously improved. You will also oversee accounting for new transactions such as acquisitions of portfolios and the setup of new entities. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset to drive change and improvements across the Finance function. You will report to Head of Group Financial Reporting. Main responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate statutory and tax reporting.
• Drive and participate in finance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee implementation and adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors on matters related to the audit of the Parent company. Prepare and provide necessary documentation and respond to audit-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Supervise accounting treatment of new financial transactions, credit portfolios, and new legal entities.
• Ensure our shared service partner (FSSC in Wroclaw) operates in accordance with agreed processes and service levels. Follow up on performance, identify and implement process improvements, and support internal education initiatives.
• Coordinate and monitor outsourced functions, including deposits, accounts payable/receivable, and portfolio transactions (acquisition and collection).
• Collaborate with the FSSC in Wroclaw, including participation in weekly coordination calls.

Key responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and Swedish GAAP.
• Strong understanding of legal frameworks relevant to accounting, tax and VAT legislation.
• Solid experience in financial analysis and financial control.
• Familiarity with financial transactions such as liquidity management and hedging.
• Understanding of loan portfolios, collections, and impairments.

Desired skills and experience

• Strong team-building and leadership skills.
• High level of ownership and engagement.
• Financial industry experience.
• Passion for developing others and supporting stakeholders across the organisation.
• Highly structured and detail-oriented.
• Strong interest in and experience from utilising new technology to support process efficiency.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in a Finance department, ideally within a fast-paced and stakeholder-heavy environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Audit certification or experience from one of the Big Four is a strong advantage.

Why join Hoist Finance?

• A leadership role with real influence across Finance.
• The opportunity to combine accounting expertise with business and project work.
• Exposure to strategic transactions, portfolio acquisitions and new entities.
• An international environment spanning 15 European markets.
• A collaborative culture where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged.
• Modern offices in central Stockholm and flexible ways of working.

Application In this recruitment, Hoist Finance is partnering with People Partner Group. For further information, please contact the responsible Recruitment Manager Mickey Dhillon at +46 73 738 34 90 or mickey@peoplegroup.se. Interviews and selection will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.