Head of US GAAP & Technical Accounting

Ad Idem Consulting; München; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ad Idem Consulting's Munich client seeks a Head of US GAAP/Technical Accounting to lead the IFRS-to-US GAAP transition, oversee SEC-compliant reporting, and drive technical accounting excellence across the group.

You will partner across functions, develop policies, monitor new standards (ASC 606, ASC 842), and mentor teams. A hands-on, energetic professional with Big 4 roots and public company experience is preferred, with ~40% travel to neighbouring countries.

Qualifikationen

• Experience drafting complex technical accounting memos in manufacturing environments.
• Big 4 background and experience in large international businesses.
• Public company experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead the IFRS to US GAAP transition and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Oversee SEC-compliant reporting and technical accounting governance.
• Develop and implement accounting policies; monitor new standards and provide training.

Kenntnisse

US GAAP

SEC reporting

Technical accounting

IFRS to US GAAP transition

Tools

ASC 606

ASC 842

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, an ambitious international manufacturing business, is currently searching for a Head of US GAAP/ Technical Accounting to join the team in Munich.

Responsibilities in this role include leading the company's transition from IFRS to US GAAP, overseeing SEC-compliant reporting, and ensuring technical accounting excellence. You will partner across the organisation on complex accounting matters, contributing to both strategic and operational decision-making.

You will support the development and implementation of accounting policies, analyse and adapt existing IFRS processes, and deliver training to relevant stakeholders. In addition, you will monitor and interpret new accounting standards, ensuring timely and accurate application. You will have hands on experience drafting complex technical accounting memos in a manufacturing environment (ASC 606, 842 etc).

The ideal candidate will have started out in Big 4, then will have moved into large international businesses and gained related accounting experience. You will have deep technical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting, and experience in public companies. This position requires a hands-on, energetic individual who can operate effectively in a dynamic environment.

You should be happy to travel to sites in neighbouring countries roughly 40% of time.

• Competitive salary and benefits.