Accounting Manager (Remote)

Axon; Hamburg; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology firm in Hamburg is seeking a motivated Manager to lead the accounting transformation for its German subsidiaries. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of both US GAAP and HGB, and proven abilities in project management during mergers and ERP transformations. This role is crucial for ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and efficiency in accounting processes. The firm promotes diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of overall accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in post-merger integration or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in SOX control documentation/execution.

Aufgaben

• Support growth strategy by managing manufacturing accounting.
• Execute month-end close process under US-GAAP.
• Prepare local GAAP financial statements and management reports.
• Implement robust SOX controls and process documentation.

Kenntnisse

US GAAP knowledge

HGB knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft D365

Salesforce

Oracle NetSuite

Jobbeschreibung

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

Axon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.