Legal Entity Controller
External
Storaenso · Stockholm, SwedenFull-timeHybrid1w ago
AuditingComplianceSAP
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Responsibilities
- Accountable for legal entity reporting ensuring each individual company structure is compliant with local laws, tax requirements and group internal policies
- Own the statutory financial statements, tax declarations and other regulatory filings and ensure timely filings according to local regulations
- Review corporate tax filings, VAT compliance, and manage intercompany charges to ensure alignment with transfer pricing policies
- Responsible for monitoring local legislative changes and implementing updates as a local subject matter expert
- Partner closely with other Finance Operations teams, Treasury, Tax, BA/BU and other stakeholders to provide guidance on the legal entity implications
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinate deliverables, and resolve audit findings
- Co-operate with external stakeholders
- Responsible for and oversight of legal entity level monthly / quarterly / annual financial statement reporting (including selected closing activities), managing OneStream legal entity level actuals reporting (according to IFRS standards and group policies)
- Contribute to good corporate governance by executing nominated Internal Controls, and quality assure legal entity level financial statements (based on Business, Finance Operations and other key stakeholder inputs)
- Drive continuous improvement of local processes to enhance efficiency
- Perform tasks which require local knowledge or are otherwise required to be performed locally, e.g., additional legal requirement reporting and statistics
- Experience, Skills & Competencies
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA or CIMA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage.
- 4-10+ years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing or financial controllership
- Very good knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS standards relevant for legal entity level reporting
- Excellent knowledge of statutory accounting, indirect and direct tax processes, and related compliance requirements
- Experience working in multinational environment
- Analytical ability with high attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work under tight regulatory deadlines
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority and explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
- Change management mindset-comfortable improving processes, building new ways of working, and driving standardization
- System proficiency in ERP platforms like SAP and compliance/tax reporting tools
- Fluency in Swedish language and English, both written and spoken
Benefits
Career growth opportunities within an international organisationProfessional development opportunitiesMotivating additional benefits packageHybrid work options and flexible working hoursInspiring, sustainable, and innovation-driven work environmentJoin the Renewable Materials CompanyThis is your chance work at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and profitability, contributing to digital solutions that deliver impactful business performance. Everyday.Watch our film: Be part of a nature positive futureRead more about working at Stora Enso: Who we are - Careers | Stora EnsoHow can you apply for this role?Please submit your application through our recruitment tool. We review candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and no later than June 10th, 2026.Our recruitment process may include pre‑employment steps such as background checks, reference checks, health examinations, and a drug test.Helena Bjurkull ( helena.bjurkull@storaenso.com ) is happy to answer your questions about the position.Health insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
We are now looking for the Legal Entity Controller to join our Record to Report team in Sweden. The Legal Entity Controller is a senior-level role accountable and responsible for the financial integrity, compliance, and regulatory reporting of specific subsidiaries or legal entities within a larger organization. In this position you ensure that statutory accounting, reporting, indirect and direct tax filings and other local compliance obligations are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and in line with local laws, tax requirements, regulatory deadlines and internal group policies and quality standards.
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