Senior Accountant Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Axon Enterprise; Hamburg; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in safety technology is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to support its finance team in Germany. The role involves critical accounting tasks, financial reporting, and requires expertise in US GAAP and HGB. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in financial analysis and process optimization, with the opportunity to contribute to the post-merger integration of Axon subsidiaries.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience with financial statements per US GAAP and HGB.
• Experience in post-merger integration and ERP projects is a plus.
• Fluent in English and German; knowledge of other languages is a benefit.

Aufgaben

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Support tax returns and VAT filings.
• Conduct budget analysis and working capital management.

Kenntnisse

Financial Statement Preparation

Revenue Recognition

Cost Analysis

Internal Controls

Process Optimization

Ausbildung

Business Administration or relevant finance education

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Microsoft D365

Jobbeschreibung

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 perform a variety of tasks as part of the month-end close process, playing a critical role in stabilizing the function while supporting global consolidation and financial reporting.

Location: Remote (Must be willing to travel to Kassel once a month)

Reports To: Financial Controller, EMEA

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Perform 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 in material, labor, and overheads.
• Coordinate and support income tax returns, VAT filings, and transfer pricing 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 with international teams such as sales, corporate accounting, and tax.
• Support intercompany accounting and settlement processes.
• Serve as a key contact for tax auditors, advisors, and internal/external auditors.

Project and Controls:

• Support post-merger integration of Axon subsidiaries, including harmonization of ERP systems, chart of accounts, and processes.
• Participate in or lead projects to optimize accounting activities and implement internal controls (SOX).
• Perform and document month-end close controls, including balance sheet reconciliations and manual journal entries.
• Develop expertise in ERP (NetSuite/Salesforce) related accounting topics.

Who You Are:

• Completed studies in Business Administration or relevant finance professional education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience preparing financial statements according to US GAAP and HGB.
• Experience with post-merger integration, entity restructuring, and ERP projects (Microsoft D365, NetSuite) is a plus.
• Experience with international revenue recognition guidelines and multiple deliverables contracts.
• Business fluent in English and German; other languages are advantageous.
• Ability to handle conflicts and ambiguity constructively in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience in internal controls and process optimization.

Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At Axon, we Aim Far. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

The above job description is not exhaustive and may change based on business needs.

Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon is committed to safety, environmental responsibility, and diversity. We promote an inclusive environment and provide accommodations during the application process upon request.