Accounting Manager

National Society for Black Engineers; Dietzenbach; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Germany is seeking a motivated Manager for accounting and finance transformation. This role involves overseeing month-end processes, preparing financial statements, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in accounting, is versed in US GAAP and HGB, and excels in financial analytics. Join us to drive change in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of accounting experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in post-merger integration projects.
• Strong analytical skills with large data sets.

Aufgaben

• Support growth strategy and global delivery model.
• Execute month-end close process under US-GAAP.
• Prepare local GAAP financial statements.

Kenntnisse

Accounting experience

US GAAP knowledge

HGB knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft D365

Salesforce

Oracle NetSuite

Jobbeschreibung

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Job Summary

We\'re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to play a pivotal role in the accounting and finance transformation of Axon\'s German subsidiaries. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial landscape of our growing operations in Germany including Manufacturing, supply chain and intercompany flows across legal entities.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in both US GAAP and HGB, with a proven track record in complex transition and post-merger integration projects, particularly those focused on ERP systems and local statutory reporting. You will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our month-end close processes and support global accounting and financial reporting. Experience in manufacturing finance is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting and Finance
• Support growth strategy and global delivery model, contributing to the setup of manufacturing in German production facilities, including inventory accounting, cost centre structures.
• Execute the month-end close process according to US-GAAP, delivering timely and accurate financial close, including processing journal entries and reconciliations, and reviewing customer contracts for accounting assessments.
• Develop and execute monthly analytics to compare budget vs. actuals to analyse monthly close results; drive working capital improvement initiatives.
• Prepare local GAAP financial statements, including notes disclosures and management reports.
• Support the implementation and execution of robust SOX controls and adequate process and control documentation.
• Establish and monitor inventory accounting and control procedures, including physical inventory counts, inventory valuation, and movement tracking across facilities in Germany.
• Help build collaborative relationships with local authorities such as customs, fiscal, and statistics offices, and support all authority and financial statement audits.
• Support tax reporting in strong collaboration with Axon’s global tax team, implementing secure execution of the global transfer pricing policy.

• Transformation
• Execute strategy to in-source critical accounting activities currently delivered through external accounting firms (in-house transition).
• Spearhead the creation of statutory ledger reporting in Axon’s global ERP (Microsoft D365) for Axon Germany, including CoA mapping, US GAAP to stat reconciliations, and tax reporting.
• Spearhead ERP transition of recently acquired Dedrone GmbH from Oracle NetSuite to Microsoft D365.
• Support the execution of mergers between German entities, focusing on process and system integration, balance transfers, and driving synergies.
• Support global improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and controllership in finance and accounting processes, e.g., implementation of Blackline and Workiva.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of overall accounting experience within a fast-paced high-growth environment, preferably in public or large pre-IPO companies
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting or finance, or a related field
• Experience in post-merger integration projects or larger transformation initiatives
• Experience in SOX control documentation/execution
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large volumes of transactional data
• Experience with Salesforce, Oracle NetSuite, or Microsoft D365 is a plus
• Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills, critical thinking capability, networking and stakeholder management, teamwork
• Excellent time and self-management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines

Don’t meet every single requirement? That\'s ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Axon is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you require accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].

This description is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job and may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs.

Axon may require employees to be eligible to work in environments with regulated products. Axon\'s mission is to Protect Life and we are committed to safety, environment, and well-being policies.