Accounting Operations & Automation Manager (Accounting AI & Process Automation)

Future role: Managing Director of Accounting Offices

Location: Remote / EU
Stage: Pre-seed, PMF exploration
Product: AI-powered Accounting Automation Platform

About the role

We are looking for an Accounting Operations & Automation Manager to support the development of a modern accounting firm group in Poland. This is a hands-on operational role focused on: supervision over the accounting operations, development of measures to automate and optimize accounting companies, as well as implementation of defined optimizations.

You will work closely with the founding team and investors to help build a scalable accounting services platform based on standardized processes, modern technology, and operational excellence.

Your mission will be to transform traditional accounting firms into efficient, technology-driven organizations capable of scaling their client base while maintaining high service quality.

Your responsibilities

As an Accounting Operations & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Participating in the evaluation of accounting firms before acquisition (processes, organization, service quality),

• Analyzing accounting and payroll processes and identifying operational risks,

• Evaluating accounting tools and systems used by firms (including Comarch Optima and SaldeoSMART),

• Preparing recommendations and operational improvement plans for post-acquisition integration,

• Implementing operational standards in acquired accounting firms,

• Standardizing accounting workflows, document circulation, and quality control processes,

• Introducing process improvements and automation initiatives,

• Training teams and supporting the adoption of new operational standards,

• Monitoring operational performance and service quality,

• In the long term, managing the operations of accounting firms within the group.

Must have

• At least 3+ years of experience working in an accounting company or accounting department,

• Practical experience with accounting systems such as Comarch Optima and/or SaldeoSMART,

• Experience working with accounting or payroll processes,

• Strong organizational skills and ability to structure operational processes,

• Interest in automation and technology in accounting operations,

• High level of responsibility and ownership,

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with teams,

• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to grow in a dynamic environment,

• C1+ level of spoken and written English and Polish.

Nice to have

• Experience with document workflow or accounting automation tools,

• Experience implementing operational improvements in accounting teams,

• Experience coordinating or mentoring accounting staff,

• Interest in accounting technology and process optimization.

What we offer

• Key role in building a modern accounting firm group,

• Real influence over operational standards and process improvements,

• Fast development path toward the Managing Director role,

• High autonomy and ownership in the role,

• Remuneration: from PLN 12 000 – 18 000 net B2B + VAT,

• Performance-based bonus,

• Flexible cooperation model (B2B or employment contract),

• Remote or hybrid work.

Red Sky is conducting this recruitment process. The cooperation concerns a newly established start-up.

Recruitment process

1. Interview with HR

2. Operational case study (analysis of an accounting office processes)

3. Interview with the Investor / Founding Team

4. Operational workshop (process improvement & automation approach)

5. Agreement on cooperation terms