Senior Accountant

NACBA; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in Germany seeks a highly motivated professional to join their Finance team as a Financial Controller. This pivotal role involves crucial monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities in compliance with US GAAP and HGB, while supporting a dynamic and challenging work environment aimed at protecting life.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial statements under US GAAP and HGB.
• Experience in post-merger integration and ERP systems.
• Fluency in English and German required.

Aufgaben

• Perform month-end close and financial statement activities.
• Support tax returns and income tax coordination.
• Coordinate post-merger integration projects.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Tax compliance

Intercompany accounting

Project management

Ausbildung

Business Administration degree

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.

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: Kassel, Germany

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 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 (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 finance-related professional education.
• 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 international revenue recognition guidelines.
• Business fluent in written and spoken English and German; other languages are advantageous.
• Ability to constructively deal with conflicts and ambiguity in a cross-functional and dynamic environment.
• Experience in internal controls and process optimization.

Don't meet every single 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 anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes:

The above job description is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. 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 employee well-being and safety, as well as environmental impact. All employees must adhere to applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and procedures. Employees are encouraged to report safety concerns and activities impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application or recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. This email is for accommodation requests only.