Accounting & Finance Manager

Sereact; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading AI-robotics startup in Stuttgart is seeking an experienced Accounting & Finance Manager. You will manage financial operations, prepare GAAP financial statements, and lead process improvements while collaborating with local authorities and management. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in both German and English. This role offers competitive pay and flexible working conditions.

Leistungen

Wellpass (gym membership)

Free meals at workplace

Flexible working hours

Option to work from home

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally in international environments.
• Strong technical expertise in HGB and US GAAP.
• Proven track record in monthly/annual closing and audit preparation.

Aufgaben

• Manage month-end close process in Germany and the U.S.
• Prepare local GAAP financial statements and management reports.
• Lead the in-sourcing of key accounting activities.

Kenntnisse

Accounting expertise

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

SAP expertise

Bilingual (German and English)

Ausbildung

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounting & Finance Manager based in Stuttgart who can effectively bridge strategic financial planning with hands-on operational tasks. This role is essential for delivering accurate financial reporting for board meetings with our investors, establishing robust financial processes, and managing daily transactional activities.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance Operations

• Support the establishment of accounting structures for new manufacturing operations in Germany, including inventory accounting, cost centre frameworks, and financial controls.
• Manage the month-end close process in Germany and the United States, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting assessments for customer contracts.
• Prepare and review local GAAP financial statements, including support on management reports.
• Develop and execute monthly analytics comparing actuals vs. budget, providing insights and driving working capital improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor inventory accounting and control procedures, overseeing valuation, movement tracking, and physical inventory counts across German facilities.
• Build collaborative relationships with local authorities (customs, fiscal, and statistics offices) and support financial statement and regulatory audits.
• Contribute to global consolidation, cross-border reporting, and financial harmonization, combining attention to detail with a strategic perspective on international operations.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the in-sourcing of key accounting activities currently handled by external providers, driving the transition to internal ownership.
• Spearhead the implementation of statutory ledger reporting in a global ERP system, including chart of accounts mapping, reconciliations, and tax reporting setup.
• Drive continuous optimization of processes, systems, and internal controls, collaborating closely with internal teams across borders and external partners to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Strategic Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on financial and investment decisions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a certified accountant qualification.
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally including in-house roles in international environments (startup, scale-up, or industry).
• Strong technical expertise in HGB and knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proven track record in monthly/annual closing, audit preparation, and Accounts Payable management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to design, document, and improve accounting workflows with attention to accuracy and control.
• Proficient in both German and English (required for daily collaboration).
• A hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive working style, with comfort operating in fast-growing, evolving environments.

Soft Skills

• A hands-on, proactive mindset with a high degree of ownership and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, structured working style, and strong communication skills.
• A strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving in a technology-driven environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (German optional).

Our interview plan

• Application
• Take‑home assignment: You’ll complete a short, role‑relevant task with clear instructions and a deadline.
• Cultural fit interview (40 min): A conversation about how you work, what motivates you, and what you’re looking for. Expect CV highlights, your “why,” and time for your questions.
• Interview with our Finance Director (60 min): A discussion on vision, impact, and how the role connects to company priorities.
• On‑site visit: Meet the team and one of the Founders at our office and collaborate on a real challenge similar to the work you’d do here. You’ll get a clear feel for the environment and ways of working.

What we offer

• Wellpass (gym membership)
• Free meals at the workplace
• Flexible working hours
• Option to work from home
• A key role in an innovative AI-robotics startup
• Wide-ranging scope for shaping and developing our Finance department
• A motivated team and an open corporate culture
• Competitive compensation and excellent opportunities for development