BPS Director

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients - a leading full service advisory firm with over 16 years of experience in the Romanian market.

Their objective is to be the go-to counsel for middle market international clients, private equity, investment firms as well as entrepreneurs and family offices.

Their strength in the middle market enables the, to advise clients at all intervals of development from start-up to rapid growth and expansion, to transition.

BPS Director (Accounting & Payroll)

Location: Bucharest, Romania (onsite)

As a 
Senior Manager / BPS Director
, you will have direct responsibility for the 
Accounting & Payroll departments
, managing people, processes, and client delivery. You will serve as the bridge between 
technical accounting expertise
 and 
leadership responsibilities
, ensuring both client satisfaction and team growth.

You will be part of our 
top management team
, reporting directly to the CEO and contributing to strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities
1. Technical & Client Work

• Ensure high-quality accounting & payroll services for international clients.
• Review and approve deliverables prepared by supervisors and consultants.
• Draft and maintain internal procedures and best practices.
• Act as point of escalation for complex cases.

2. Team Leadership

• Manage a team of ~14 staff (supervisors, accounting consultants, payroll consultants).
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Allocate resources and distribute client portfolios.
• Monitor and address staff turnover.
• Ensure accuracy of timesheets for client billing.

3. Business & Management

• Represent Accounting & Payroll in top management meetings.
• Support collaboration with HR, Legal, Tax, and Audit teams.
• Travel occasionally between offices in Romania.

Candidate Profile
Must-Haves:

• Strong background in 
  Accounting
  .
• 10+ years
   in accounting, ideally within consulting or professional services.
• Proven leadership experience (Accounting Manager or higher).
• CECAR certification
• Strong technical skills in 
  MS Excel
   (intermediate).
• English proficiency (intermediate+).
• Digital literacy and ability to adapt to accounting systems

Nice-to-Haves:

• Exposure to payroll processes (e.g., declarations, payroll notes).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and empathy.
• Strong leadership and project management ability.
• High accountability and responsibility.
• Stable, resilient, and motivated by long-term career growth.

Why Join Us?

• Direct impact on a 
  multinational client portfolio
   in Romanias mid-market.
• Opportunity to 
  lead and shape two key service lines
   (Accounting & Payroll).
• Exposure to top management and direct collaboration with the CEO.
• Professional growth in a 
  dynamic, entrepreneurial consultancy environment
  .