Why join us?

Founded in Copenhagen in 2002 with the ambition of creating contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories for modern living, HAY’s vision is to create high-quality and well-designed products in collaboration with some of the world’s most talented, curious, and courageous designers. Through the commitment to sophisticated industrial manufacturing processes, HAY strives to make good design accessible to the widest possible audience.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Based in Horsens

Do you want to lead a dedicated team and be a key person in an international design company? Do you have experience with accounting and payroll function in an international organisation? Do you wish to become a part of our headquarters by the harbour edge in Horsens?

If yes, please read on!

About the job

As Accounting Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the daily management of our accounting and payroll team consisting of six skilled employees. You will report directly to the CFO and work closely with other management colleagues in Finance. The role requires a motivating leader who is able to create structure and ensure high quality in deliveries - while developing both the team and the processes.

You will be responsible for leading and supporting the team in their daily tasks, including conducting development interviews and following up on set goals. You engage in setting a direction and create commitment through a trusting and positive management style.

On a daily basis, you are responsible for a number of central accounting and payroll processes - including debtor and creditor management, credit assessment, payroll as well as reporting and reconciliations. You work closely with our controlling team and have a keen eye for compliance and documentation, including in relation to SOX.

In addition, you play an important role in developing and optimizing processes. You work systematically to ensure documentation and back-up across the team's functions, and you take the initiative for automation where it creates value. You represent HAY's values ​​and actively contribute to a healthy and collaborative working environment.

Your daily tasks will include:

Daily management of the accounting and payroll teams at HAY, including development dialogues, goal settings, and the likeEnsure continuous high-quality deliveriesEnsure alignment to the controlling teamResponsible for developing and improving accounting processes (AR, AP, Payroll and Credit Management)Miscellaneous reporting reconsolidation (including compliance)Alignment to the SOX responsibleEngage in automation of tasks where applicableFluent in Danish and preferably master English on a professional levelRepresenting the HAY Culture, be a great colleague and positively motivate the accounting teams

Are you the Accounting Manager we are looking for?

Role expectations

You are a visible, hands-on and committed leader who is able to motivate and develop your teamYou work in a structured and quality-conscious manner, with a focus on both operations and developmentYou are a team player with a positive attitudeYou thrive in a role with a broad contact surface and a high degree of responsibility

Ideal experience

Solid experience with accountingPreviously team lead responsibilitiesExperience with process optimization and preferably automationKnowledge of compliance requirements and documentation standards

You want to be a part of HAY?

Then do not hesitate to send us your CV – in Danish or English - as soon as possible and no later than Thursday 31 July 2025. We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis.

If you have any further questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact Palle Lilleøre at palle.lilleore@hay.com.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HAY is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.