Senior GL Accountant (Hybrid) at JetBrains

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Job Description

Are you interested in solving the puzzle of creating efficient and scalable high-level financial structures rather than just preparing documentation? Do you enjoy being a liaison between corporate finance and local government?

About JetBrains

We create intelligent software development tools for developers and teams. More than 15 million users, over 300,000 companies, and 88 of the Fortune Global Top 100 rely on our products to solve real, complex problems. Our mission is simple: make development teams more productive and AI adoptable at scale.

What you’ll do

Our Finance team keeps JetBrains' global operations running smoothly so our product teams can focus on what they do best: building great tools. As we continue to grow and expand our international presence, managing the financial integrity of our holding structures becomes increasingly complex.

In this role, you will take full ownership of our holding-level accounting activities, ensuring statutory compliance, flawless month-end closes, and reliable group reporting. You will act as the key technical anchor for holding-company accounting, working closely with tax, treasury, and controlling teams, as well as external auditors. This is a chance to shape and scale our financial processes, turning complex transactions into structured, transparent workflows that support JetBrains' long-term growth.

Day to day, you will:

Lead and coordinate holding-level accounting activities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
Prepare and review statutory financial statements and supporting documentation for holding entities.
Ensure complete compliance with local statutory accounting and Dutch reporting requirements.
Partner with the Controlling team to guide external auditors, advisors, and service providers through statutory reporting and audit cycles.
Analyze complex accounting matters, document key technical positions, and align accounting policies across holding entities.
Prepare reconciliations, journals, balance sheet reviews, and closing documentation for holding companies.
Monitor intercompany balances and lead intercompany accounting alignment and eliminations.
Improve finance workflows, internal controls, and reporting systems to help our accounting processes scale.

What you’ll bring

A high level of ownership, reliability, and extreme attention to detail.
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, looking at changing environments as puzzles to solve, not obstacles.
Strong logical reasoning and the ability to explain complex accounting treatments clearly.
The independence to structure your own work, manage deadlines, and balance multiple priorities.
A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build trust and work effectively across diverse, international teams.
A focus on quality over quick fixes, valuing long-term system scalability and clean documentation.

What you’ll need

5–7 years of progressive experience in accounting, with substantial exposure to holding-company accounting.
Working knowledge of corporate income tax accounting and reporting, with experience supporting corporate income tax compliance, together with internal tax teams or external advisors.
Deep, practical knowledge of general ledger accounting, holding structures, and statutory reporting.
Strong understanding of Dutch statutory compliance requirements and accounting principles.
Proven experience preparing or coordinating statutory financial statements for legal entities in an international environment.
Solid experience operating within ERP-based systems (such as NetSuite) and managing complex spreadsheet analyses.
Fluent communication skills in English to collaborate effectively with global team members.

What success looks like

First 3 months: You will get familiar with our global holding structure and ERP setup, successfully taking ownership of your first month-end close cycle for holding entities.
First 6 months: You will lead the preparation of statutory financial statements, establish a smooth operating rhythm with external auditors, and proactively identify areas where our intercompany reconciliations can be streamlined.
Long term: You will help raise the bar for our financial governance, standardizing our holding-level accounting processes to make them highly transparent, automated, and scalable.

Why join JetBrains?

Strong base salary – We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Flexible work schedule – Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office.
Extra time off – More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love.
Learning and development opportunities – Access to conferences, courses, and language classes.
Free meals and snacks – Lunch and refreshments provided to keep you fueled.
Health and wellness – On-site gyms or sports club stipends.
Internal events – Company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We know great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. That’s why we do our best to create an open and inclusive workplace – one that welcomes everyone regardless of their background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

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Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

Health Insurance

JetBrains provides a medical insurance allowance covering employees and their families, with coverage details varying by location.

Dental Insurance

Dental coverage is included as part of JetBrains' health benefits package.

Vision Insurance

Vision coverage is offered to employees as part of the JetBrains benefits package.

Mental Health Benefits

JetBrains provides easy access to professional mental health services to support employee wellbeing.

Fitness Stipend

JetBrains offers a sports benefit that provides access to an on-site gym or a sports club stipend depending on location.

Financial

401(k) / Retirement Plan

Retirement savings plan available to JetBrains employees in the US; equivalent country-specific plans apply in other regions.

Performance Bonus

JetBrains rewards top performers with recognition and additional compensation tied to performance.

Relocation Assistance

JetBrains provides relocation support to make moving for a new role as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Commuter Benefits

Time Off

PTO / Vacation

JetBrains offers generous paid time off, including extra time off days beyond standard vacation.

Sick Days

Paid sick leave is available for employees who need time off for illness or medical appointments.

Paid Holidays

JetBrains observes paid holidays based on each employee's local country and office.

Flexible Schedule

JetBrains operates a hybrid model with flexible working hours, allowing employees to work from the office, from home, or abroad.

Remote & Equipment

WFA Allowance (Days/Year)

JetBrains employees can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.

Meal Stipend

JetBrains provides a hot meal at the office or a lunch allowance on workdays, depending on location.

Company Equipment

JetBrains provides employees with a custom work station tailored to their setup needs.

Family & Care

Caregiver Policy

Employees in Germany receive up to 10 days of fully paid carer's leave per year.

Parental Leave

Leave is offered to both mothers and fathers after the birth of a child.

Professional Growth

Learning & Development Budget

JetBrains funds access to conferences, courses, and language classes, plus customized development tracks for career growth.

Conference Attendance

JetBrains funds attendance at industry conferences as part of its broader learning and development offerings.

Defined Career Pathways

JetBrains provides customized development tracks that let employees shape personalized career growth paths.

Culture & Perks

Free Snacks & Drinks

JetBrains offices provide complimentary snacks and beverages to in-office employees.

Team Events & Social Budget

JetBrains hosts company-wide celebrations and team gatherings as part of its internal events program.

Employee Resource Groups

Employee resource groups include LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, Cultural Connect, Parents, Women's Empowerment, Mental Health, and Remote Employees groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I be based to work at JetBrains?

JetBrains runs a Flexible Hybrid model, so most roles are tied to one of its 15 offices across Europe (including Amsterdam, Prague, Munich, Berlin, Belgrade, Warsaw, Madrid, London, and Cyprus), the Americas (Foster City, Marlton, and Waltham), and Shanghai. Even roles posted as remote are usually locked to a specific country, so check the location listed on a job before applying.

Do I need to be a developer to work at JetBrains?

No. JetBrains hires across engineering, design, UX research, marketing, sales, and operations, and its careers page is explicit that you do not have to write code to be a match. Every hire, technical or not, is asked to complete a test assignment, which is how the team sees the actual skills a role needs in action.

What benefits does JetBrains offer?

Alongside hybrid flexibility and up to 30 days a year working abroad, JetBrains provides in-office meals, snacks, and drinks, a gym subsidy, a learning and development budget for conferences, books, and courses, and a top-spec equipment setup. Health, dental, vision, mental-health support, pension, and parental leave are included, though the exact coverage depends on the country you are based in.

What is the interview process like at JetBrains?

It runs in stages: an application with a CV and short cover letter, an application review, a recruiter call, and a team interview. You are then given a test assignment, for any role and not just engineering, which can usually be done from home. Potential teammates review it, followed by a final interview and a reference check with three contacts before a decision is made.

Who is JetBrains a good fit for?

JetBrains looks for people who raise the standard around them, care about why the work matters, and are comfortable owning decisions without close supervision. Having stayed private and profitable for more than two decades, the company builds without short-term external pressure, so it suits people who want the space to take their time and get things right rather than chase quarterly targets.