Manager Accounting & Pension (m / f / d)

Philip Morris GmbH; Oberkochen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A multinational corporation in Oberkochen is seeking a financial accounting leader to oversee statutory accounting and pension-related processes for multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Finance or Accounting, fluent German and English skills, and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The role includes team management, preparation of financial statements, and ensuring compliance with commercial codes and US-GAAP. The company offers flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Home office options

Above-average salary

Corporate benefits (gym, medical care, etc.)

Qualifikationen

• At least 7 years of professional experience in financial accounting or reporting.
• Strong knowledge of German and Austrian Commercial Codes and US-GAAP.
• Experience with statutory reporting and deferred tax calculations.

Aufgaben

• Lead statutory accounting and pension-related financial processes.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements.
• Manage and develop a team of 5 direct reports.

Kenntnisse

Financial accounting

Pension accounting

US-GAAP

German Commercial Code

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

SAP FI

Microsoft Office

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

SAP FI

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

In this role, you are responsible for leading statutory accounting and pension‑related financial processes for five legal entities across Germany and Austria, including two complex buy‑sell entities. You ensure compliance with German and Austrian Commercial Codes and apply US‑GAAP standards, particularly ASC 715 and ASC 712, for pension and post‑employment accounting. You will be managing and developing a team of currently 5 direct reports. You prepare and review statutory financial statements (SFS), including balance sheet, P&L, notes, and management reports. You lead GAAP‑to‑GAAP adjustments and ensure audit readiness for four PwC‑audited entities. You coordinate actuarial valuations for 14 defined benefit plans (approx. €950M liabilities) and manage CTA assets (~€1.2B). You analyze and calculate deferred taxes under US‑GAAP and maintain audit‑proof documentation. You support intercompany pricing models and recharges, including for complex projects related to the buy‑sales and factories. You provide accounting advisory to cross‑functional teams (Tax, P&C, Commercial) and support corporate audits. You contribute to global and local (e.g., SAP FDC‑CFIN implementation) with accounting expertise. You drive process improvements and knowledge sharing across finance and shared service teams.

Your profile

Successfully completed university degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. At least 7 years of professional experience in financial accounting / reporting, ideally in a multinational environment. Strong knowledge of German / Austrian Commercial Code and US‑GAAP. Experience with statutory reporting, pension accounting, and deferred tax calculations. Proficient in SAP FI and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Excellent written and spoken German skills are a must as well as fluent written and spoken English skills. Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex topics into actionable processes. Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Hands‑on, pragmatic mindset with a high level of customer orientation. Strategic thinker with a drive for impact and continuous improvement.

We offer you

Employees are our top priority. Within the framework of a coordinated development plan, it is our goal to promote and advance you in the best possible way – always with a view to your individual situation. Flexible working hours and home office options (remote / office split 60 / 40) are an integral part of our everyday working life, and for this we will provide you with the best possible, modern and comprehensive equipment. Of course, we expect a high level of motivation, commitment and dedication – but it goes without saying that we pay above‑average and fair salaries – regardless of gender. We are the first international group to be Equal Salary certified and we consistently implement this. We support you even before your official start with a relocation to us in Munich and also offer you a number of different corporate benefits, e.g. gym, company medical care, family office, employee events. Do you want to be part of this transformation? Then apply online www.pmicareers.com with your CV, a motivation letter and your references and start to shape your future with us.

#MAKEHISTORY. Equal opportunity and diversity in all facets, such as employment for people with a severe disability. Inclusion is part of the culture we live here every day. Applicants with a severe disability are very welcome at Philip Morris GmbH. Further information available at www.pmi.com. Learn more about US at PMI under www.pmi.com.