Senior Accountant

American Society of Safety Professionals; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading company on a mission to protect life as a Finance professional supporting the Dedrone Finance team in Germany. This role requires expertise in general ledger activities and financial statement preparation based on US GAAP and HGB. You will collaborate with teams cross-functionally and assist with tax compliance while handling accounting processes. Fluency in English and German is essential, with a preference for experience in ERP systems and post-merger integration.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of experience in preparing financial statements following US GAAP and HGB.
• Experience in post-merger integration and ERP projects is a plus.
• Fluent in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger and financial statement closing activities.
• Support tax compliance and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct actual vs. budget analysis and prepare month-end commentary.

Kenntnisse

Reconciliation

Financial statement preparation

Conflict resolution

Process optimization

Ausbildung

Business Administration

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft D365

Jobbeschreibung

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to support the Dedrone Finance team in Germany. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in revenue and will be required to perform a variety of tasks as part of the Month-end close process, playing a critical role in stabilizing the function while supporting the global consolidation and financial reporting process.

Location: Remote (Must be willing to travel to Kassel one week per month)

Reports To: Financial Controller, EMEA

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Perform the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger and financial statement closing activities in accordance with US GAAP and HGB.
• Support standard cost accounting process including accounting and analysis of typical variances, e.g., on material, labor, overheads.
• Coordinate and support income tax returns, file VAT returns, execute transfer pricing policy according to global guidance.
• Conduct actual vs. budget analysis, prepare flux and month-end commentary, cash planning, and working capital management.
• Generate and post accounts receivable invoices in accordance with revenue recognition under ASC606/IFRS 15.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with international teams, e.g., sales, corporate accounting, and tax.
• Support intercompany accounting and settlement process according to global guidance.
• Be the key contact for tax auditors, tax advisors, and internal/external auditors on relevant topics.

Project and Controls:

• Support post-merger integration of Axon subsidiaries; support harmonization of ERP systems, chart of accounts, processes, and tools.
• Participate in (sub-)projects or lead sub-projects to optimize accounting activities and the implementation of internal (SOX) controls.
• Perform and document month-end close controls, e.g., around balance sheet reconciliation and manual journal entries.
• Develop into a functional expert in Accounting on ERP (NetSuite/Salesforce) related topics.

Who You Are:

• Successfully completed studies in Business Administration or a related Finance field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to US GAAP and HGB.
• Experience in post-merger integration, entity restructuring, and ERP projects (Microsoft D365 and NetSuite) is a strong plus.
• Experience with multiple deliverable contracts and accounting according to international revenue recognition guidelines.
• Business fluent in written and spoken English and German; other languages are advantageous.
• Ability to deal constructively with conflicts and ambiguity in a cross-functional and dynamic environment.
• Experience in internal controls and process optimization.

Don't meet every requirement? That's okay. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes:

The above job description is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. It may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs. Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees and environmental impact. All employees must adhere to safety and environmental regulations and are encouraged to report concerns.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process, please email [e-mail]. This email is for accommodation requests only.