Group Accountant (m/f) IFRS & US-GAAP

JR Germany; Ludwigsburg; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in digital transformation is seeking a Group Accountant in Ludwigsburg. This pivotal role involves managing IFRS and US-GAAP compliance for approximately 45 entities and leading financial controls within the organization. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in group accounting within an international context, with skills in SAP and project management. Competitive compensation and flexible working hours are offered.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package, including pension and health insurance

Company Share Ownership Program (WESOP)

Individual onboarding and organized networking

Career development and training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of experience as Group Accountant.
• Experience with IFRS and US-GAAP standards.
• Very good English (C1/C2) and good German (B2-C2) language skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee group reporting for ~45 entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and US-GAAP standards.
• Manage the transition to the new group reporting tool.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Proactive attitude

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Studies (Finance & Accounting)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

HFM

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Group Accountant (m/f) IFRS & US-GAAP, ludwigsburg

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Client:

RIB Gruppe

Location:

ludwigsburg, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

01.07.2025

Expiry Date:

15.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a professional in US-GAAP and IFRS reporting ready to take on a pivotal role in group accounting and financial controls? The RIB Group, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is transitioning to dual GAAP reporting (IFRS & US-GAAP) and strengthening its financial controls to align with US compliance standards. This role will be instrumental in driving these initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Consolidation and Group Reporting
• Overseeing group reporting for the -~45 entities of RIB, promoting reporting excellence and best practice.
• Being a key contact/ act as the primary liaison for the parent accounting and business finance teams, managing queries and requests for consolidated information from the RIB Group.
• Collaborate with the Controls leads to ensure SOX compliance in relation to group reporting practices
• Manage the relationship with external auditors, overseeing group reporting procedures.

Technical Accounting and Compliance
• Ensure group-wide compliance with IFRS and US-GAAP accounting standards.
• Identify and calculate consolidation and US-GAAP adjustments for the Group.
• Coordinate and compile disclosures for US-GAAP group reporting.
• Provide guidance and support the senior finance team on complex accounting issues, including the preparation and review of technical accounting papers.

Transitional Project – Manual Consolidation (FY24, FY25)
• Oversee the current manual consolidation of ~45 entities, working alongside an external consultancy firm.
• Manage Chart of Accounts and map/reconciliate from local to group reporting.
• Identify and quantify of opening balance adjustments.
• Develop a methodology for ongoing calculation of US-GAAP differences
• Coordinate and consolidate required US-GAAP disclosures.

Transformation Project – Transition to a new Group Reporting tool
• Represent RIB Group in the design and implementation of a new group consolidation system.
• Reconciliate historical data and opening balances.
• Manage the transition to the new group reporting system, including change management and training of local controllers.

Completed degree in Business Studies; focus on Finance & Accounting, and/or qualified Accountant.

Minimum of 10 years of experience as Group Accountant within an international matrix organization.

Experience with US-GAAP and IFRS/ deep knowledge of IFRS and US-GAAP accounting standards

Ability to work in a project-oriented and conceptual manner while managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.

Desired skills and competencies

Proactive “self-starter” with a "can do" attitude and "hands on" mentality.

Experience in leading transformations and navigating ambiguity with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.

Very good analytical skills plus verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and clearly convey information, interact and convince with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels, including senior management, and other teams to drive change in a collaborative approach.

Experience with SAP (or other ERPs) and MS Office

Very good English language skills (Level C1/C2).

Experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud and HFM

Expertise in leading migrations from manual to automated consolidation.

Good or very good German language skills (Level B2-C2)

Motivated by our values & vision, we are driving the digital transformation of our customers - for a more digital, efficient and sustainable engineering and construction industry. “Building Better Together” is more than just a slogan for us. Because alongside our customers, you are the priority. Enabling you to fully develop your passion for your tasks, we support you with:

A structured start: individual onboarding, organized networking

Goodies like: attractive compensation package based on qualifications including pension scheme and health insurance, Company Share Ownership Program (WESOP)

A modern working model: trust-based working hours, flexible working hours, possibility of hybrid working

Career development/ prospects: Team or role-based development/ training, individual development/ training, national and international career prospects within the RIB Group or Schneider Electric