Accounting Manager

Brewer Morris; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brewer Morris is partnering with a growing international business to appoint a technically strong and commercially minded Accounting Manager based in Munich.

This role leads day‑to‑day accounting, closes, and controls, partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support rapid international growth while ensuring German GAAP (HGB) compliance.

You will implement process improvements, manage treasury and reporting, and oversee external audits in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5+ years accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB).
• Experience independently managing monthly accounting and reporting cycles.
• Native-level German and fluent English language skills.

Aufgaben

• Leading the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Managing the full financial close calendar, coordinating with stakeholders and auditors.
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements including balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow.
• Delivering high-quality financial analysis, variances, trends, and risks.
• Overseeing treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring and payments.
• Supporting statutory reporting and compliance with local requirements.
• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Native German

German GAAP (HGB)

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Datev

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Jobbeschreibung

Brewer Morris is partnering with a growing international business to appoint a technically strong and commercially minded Accounting Manager based in Munich.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of the accounting function, driving process improvements, and working closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors in a dynamic, international environment.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial operations, leading the close process, and supporting the business as it continues to scale.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting activities and financial reporting processes, while helping to establish best-in-class controls and procedures across the German entity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with German GAAP (HGB).
• Managing the full financial close calendar, coordinating with business stakeholders and ensuring all journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations are completed.
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, including balance sheet, profit & loss, and cash flow reporting.
• Delivering high-quality financial analysis, identifying key variances, trends, and areas of risk.
• Managing treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring, payment preparation, and accounts receivable oversight.
• Driving working capital performance and supporting cash management initiatives.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for external accounting providers, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Supporting statutory reporting and ensuring compliance with local accounting and tax requirements.
• Reviewing VAT and corporate tax filings prepared by external advisors.
• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls.
• Developing and enhancing e-invoicing procedures to improve efficiency, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
• Supporting broader finance transformation and international projects as the organisation continues to grow.

You will ideally have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5+ years' accounting and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB).
• Experience independently managing monthly accounting and reporting cycles.
• Native-level German and fluent English language skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and a process-improvement mindset.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems such as Datev, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.