Manager Group Accounting IFRS (m/w/d)

Spheros Group; Gilching; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spheros Group in Gilching, Germany is looking for an experienced professional to lead the preparation of IFRS consolidated financial statements and reports. The role involves supporting local accounting teams, maintaining internal control frameworks, and serving as the key contact for external auditors. The ideal candidate has a degree in finance or accounting, a strong audit background, and proficiency in both German and English. This position offers the opportunity to work in a global technology company focused on urban mobility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing.
• Strong audit background, ideally from a Big 4 or reputable audit firm.
• Proven experience with IFRS through audit or financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of IFRS consolidated financial statements and management reports.
• Design and maintain the Group internal control framework.
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Accounting policy

Audit background

Excel proficiency

Business-fluent German

Business-fluent English

Education

Degree from a business school or MBA

Tools

Consolidation tools (e.g., LucaNet, SAP BFC)

Job description

Spheros is a global technology company and market leader in the development and manufacture of innovative solutions for heating systems, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, as well as intelligent control systems. We are a partner to the international commercial vehicle industry. Our teams operate in eleven countries at 12 locations worldwide, where they develop and produce cutting‑edge technology and thus actively shape the future of urban mobility. An open and constructive working atmosphere and the opportunity to contribute ideas characterize us as an employer.

Your Responsibilities

Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead the preparation of IFRS consolidated financial statements, disclosure notes, and management reports.
• Support the monthly and annual consolidation process, including data validation, reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with international subsidiaries to ensure timely and accurate reporting package submissions.
• Maintain and update Group Accounting Policies and the Group Accounting Manual.
• Drive the assessment and implementation of new or revised IFRS standards.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex topics such as revenue recognition, IFRS 16, IFRS 18, impairment testing, and PPA.

Internal control

• Design and Maintain the Group internal control framework.
• Ensure the good implementation of the internal control rules within the Group.
• Monitor action plans and promote continuous improvement.

Subsidiary Support & Communication

• Act as a trusted business partner for local accounting teams regarding IFRS and accounting policy matters.
• Support the development of training materials and contribute to IFRS workshops and knowledge‑sharing sessions.

Audit & External Interfaces

• Serve as a key contact for external auditors, preparing required documentation and addressing audit inquiries.
• Coordinate the year‑end group audit and manage related deliverables.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Group Controlling, operational networks and subsidiaries to ensure consistent accounting treatment across the group and improve the internal control framework.

Your Profile

• Degree from a business school or MBA, ideally with a focus on finance, accounting, or auditing.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing.
• Strong audit background, ideally gained at a Big 4 or another reputable audit firm.
• Proven experience with IFRS, either through audit engagements or preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Experience with group reporting or exposure to consolidation processes (lead responsibility not required).
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS with the motivation to further deepen your expertise.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with consolidation tools (e.g., LucaNet, SAP BFC) is an advantage.
• Business‑fluent German and English skills.