About this opportunity:
We Are Looking For a highly accountable Senior Project Finance Accountant (PFA) with strong expertise in accounting, IFRS 15, SAP, and contract assessment, capable of managing projects end-to-end with accuracy, compliance, and business impact.You will work in a high-impact role connecting finance, business, and delivery, with real influence on project performance and decisions.This position offers growth beyond finance, with exposure to contracts, commercial strategy, and project execution, plus opportunities to join special projects, transformation initiatives, and digital/AI efforts.It is a strong opportunity to develop into CPM, Finance Business Partner, or leadership roles, while driving value creation and financial excellence.
What you will do:Perform contract accounting assessment (IFRS 15 / AD09) and maintain DRRES.Set up and manage SAP financial structures aligned with contract, billing, and revenue logic.Control revenue and cost recognition (PoC), ensuring accuracy and compliance.Analyze and resolve balance sheet positions (WIP, RUC, UB, DR) with clear corrective actions.Manage incentives and TPA, ensuring proper accounting treatment.Execute invoicing, billing adjustments, and dispute support.Ensure governance and compliance (SOX, ABC, audits, closing).Drive SAP closure with clean and compliant financials.Provide financial analysis and insights, identifying risks and opportunities.Act as a trusted advisor, influencing stakeholders and defending accounting decisions.
Desirable: Ericsson/Telecom experience, (CPM, Planner), multi-country projects, digital/AI tools.
The skills you bring:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or 5+ years in project accounting or controlling.Strong knowledge of IFRS 15, revenue recognition, and contract assessment.Advanced SAP experience (project & finance processes).Proven experience in balance sheet control (WIP, RUC, UB, DR).Understanding of SOX, controls, and audit requirements.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and execution skills.English: Advance (communicate and defend positions).Strong ownership mindset with end-to-end accountability.Analytical, structured, and solution-driven.Balances accounting rigor with business understanding.Proactive and hands-on in resolving issues.Acts with integrity and governance discipline.Confident to challenge and influence stakeholders.
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR 5+ years in project accounting/controlling
- Strong knowledge of IFRS 15 and contract accounting assessment (AD09)
- Advanced SAP experience (project and finance processes, financial structures, SAP closure)
- Experience controlling revenue and cost recognition (PoC) and performing contract/billing logic alignments
- Proven balance sheet control experience (WIP, RUC, UB, DR) and corrective actions
- Understanding of SOX, internal controls, audits, and closing governance
- Ability to execute invoicing, billing adjustments, dispute support, and manage incentives/TPA accounting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, execution skills and end-to-end ownership mindset
- Advanced English communication skills to defend accounting positions with stakeholders
- Ericsson/Telecom experience
- Experience with CPM and Planner tools
- Experience on multi-country projects
- Familiarity with digital and AI tools for finance/transformations
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes employer‑verified medical, dental, and vision plans, along with HSAs/FSAs and EAP/mental‑health support. Wellbeing initiatives are highlighted as part of Life at Ericsson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching that is employer‑verified, with mentions of match levels varying by time and team and pension support in some regions. This is frequently cited as a solid pillar of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as competitive in many U.S. postings, with examples up to 16 weeks maternity and 6 weeks parental/adoption at 100% pay. Family‑friendly policies and return‑to‑work support are also called out.
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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