The Chief Accountant Nordic will be responsible for accounting in the Nordic countries, working closely with Finance Controller, Group Finance and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position will report to the Finance Director Europe.
• Key tasks and responsibilities
• • Overall responsible for accounting for Helly Hansen in Norway including Export, Sweden, Denmark and Finland
• Hands-on work with complex accounting areas and monthly closings
• Responsible for relevant Key controls and reconciliations
• Partnering with Controller on cost variances
• Reporting of VAT, Intrastat, SSB
• Partnering with external payroll provider
• Work with external audit, and internal audit
• Leadership and development of subordinates
• Contribution to cross boarder projects related to finance, accounting and tax
• Continue to develop and improve the Helly Hansen accounting structure together with the Finance teams
• The Ideal Candidate will have
• • Experience and “hands-on” knowledge from various ERP and accounting systems (Infor M3 ERP and SAP, BlackLine, Costar, eye-share, in addition to good excel knowledge)
• Solid accounting knowledge with minimum 5+ years relevant hands-on experience preferably in an international setting
• Experience with US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team
• Ability to see opportunities for streamlining and automating tasks
• Degree in business and administration, specialising in accounting/finance or equivalent
• Personal qualities
• • Ability to develop and implement new operating procedures and processes, mastering both people and system challenges and changes in doing so
• Ability to set the agenda, coach and develop subordinates
• Self going “doer” and able to personally take on complex accounting issues
• Structured, curios, willing to learn and master changes
• Reliable, responsible and output oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and take on large workloads at times
• Fluent in a Scandinavian language and English (written and spoken)

Work Environment
• Ability to thrive in a lean, dynamic, high-growth and non-hierarchical environment
• Ability to work well across functions and diverse communities

We offer
• A culture that rewards excellence in an exciting phase of growth and new opportunities
• An ambitious, dynamic, creative, and international environment
• An active environment with passion for sports
• Discounts on great gear

This role is located in Oslo - HH HQ and is a full-time employment.
Any questions can be directed to khorsle@hellyhansen.com

Application is ONLY accepted in the portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than 18th February 2026.