Senior Accountant

BMO Harris Bank; Frankfurt; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in technology is seeking a motivated finance professional for their Germany team. This role involves supporting financial reporting, month-end activities, and project controls, requiring a strong background in US GAAP and HGB, along with fluency in English and German. This opportunity also includes a mixture of remote work with occasional travel to Kassel.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting.
• Familiar with US GAAP and HGB.
• Experience in accounting and process optimization.

Aufgaben

• Perform month-end close process in accordance with US GAAP and HGB.
• Support accounting processes and income tax returns.
• Collaborate with international teams on financial reporting.

Kenntnisse

Financial statement preparation

Business fluency in English

Business fluency in German

Post-merger integration

Internal controls

Ausbildung

Business Administration or relevant finance-related education

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft D365

Jobbeschreibung

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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.

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 processes including analysis of variances on materials, labor, and overheads.
• Coordinate and support income tax returns, file VAT returns, and execute transfer pricing policies 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 standards (ASC606/IFRS 15).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with international teams, e.g., sales, corporate accounting, and tax.
• Support intercompany accounting and settlement processes according to global guidance.
• Be a 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 or lead sub-projects to optimize accounting activities and implement internal controls (SOX).
• Perform and document month-end close controls, e.g., balance sheet reconciliation and manual journal entries.
• Develop into a functional expert in ERP-related accounting topics (NetSuite/Salesforce).

Who You Are:

• Successfully completed studies in Business Administration or a relevant finance-related professional education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in preparing financial statements according to US GAAP and HGB.
• Experience in post-merger integration, entity restructuring, and ERP projects (Microsoft D365 and NetSuite) is a plus.
• Experience with international revenue recognition guidelines and multiple deliverable contracts.
• Business fluent in English and German; additional languages are advantageous.
• Ability to handle conflicts and ambiguity constructively in a dynamic, cross-functional 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 show that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every box. If you're excited about this role and our mission but your experience isn't a perfect match, we encourage you to apply anyway—you might be just the right candidate.

Important Notes

This job description is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. It may change as per business needs. Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. For accommodations during the application process, email [e-mail].