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

RIB Software; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading software company in Stuttgart seeks a Group Accountant (m/f) skilled in IFRS and US-GAAP reporting. This pivotal role involves managing group reporting, ensuring compliance, and supporting transformation projects. The ideal candidate has over a decade of experience in accounting within an international context and is ready to drive change within the finance team. Proficiency in English and German is essential, along with strong analytical and project management skills.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Oversee group reporting for ~45 entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and US-GAAP.
• Manage relationship with external auditors.
• Represent RIB Group in the design and implementation of a new group reporting system.

Kenntnisse

US-GAAP

IFRS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

SAP

MS Office

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Studies focused on Finance & Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

HFM

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Group Accountant (m/f) IFRS & US-GAAP in Stuttgart — Join to apply for this role at RIB Software.

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.

Work Location Note: This is not a remote position; a hybrid work model (2–3 days per week in the office) is offered at our Berlin, Stuttgart or Freiburg locations.

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.

Qualifications

• 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)

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RIB Vision

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Role details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Software Development