Senior Manager, Accounting EMEA

Apex Tool Group; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading tools company is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to oversee operations in Germany and Hungary. The role involves managing a small team, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and driving process optimization. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in accounting, a bachelor's degree, and be fluent in both English and German. This position offers an attractive salary package, 30 days of vacation, and the possibility of home office.

Leistungen

Attractive Salary package

30 days vacation

International environment

Many employee benefits

Bike-Leasing

Home Office possibility

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in accounting or finance, ideally in an international environment.
• Experience in audit firm is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Oversee accounting operations across multiple entities in Europe.
• Ensure compliance with local and US GAAP standards.
• Drive process optimization and automation.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Process improvement

Automation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or Master's in Accounting

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Hyperion reporting

Jobbeschreibung

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Senior Manager, Accounting EMEA

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive Sr. Manager, Accounting to oversee accounting operations across multiple entities in Europe, with initial focus on Germany and Hungary. The key purpose of the role is to lead and optimize accounting operations, compliance, and financial reporting, ensuring strong execution under corporate governance while partnering closely with tax, treasury, FP&A, and shared service teams. This role will directly manage a small but talented team in each location, with strong support provided by Finance Shared Service and corporate tax team. Several smaller entities (France, Italy, Sweden) are handled by external accountants, but you will be responsible for their oversight and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all accounting activities for multiple European entities, ensuring compliance with both local GAAP and US GAAP standards
• Manage closing activities, disclosure checklists, and annual report coordination
• Drive process optimization, automation, and synergies across all entities, identifying and implementing best practices
• Responsible for treasury and liquidity management, ensuring effective cash flow and financial controls
• Ensure financial compliance across all entities, including internal and external reporting requirements
• Lead the implementation of process improvements in SAP and finance automation initiatives
• Oversee and support external accountants in UK, Italy, and Sweden, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance
• Collaborate closely with the FP&A team and Shared Service Center to support business objectives and financial planning
• Build strong relationships with accounting, treasury, and tax teams at the corporate headquarters in the US
• Actively participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage account reconciliations
• Own Accounts Receivable metrics across the region, collaborating with the Commercial team and customers to develop mutually beneficial payment terms and solutions

Critical Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or Master's in Accounting preferred
• 8+ years of experience in accounting or finance, ideally in an international environment; experience in audit firm a strong plus
• Expert knowledge of SAP FI/CO required; Hyperion reporting experience highly desirable
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, automation and driving synergies
• Fluent in English and German

What we offer

• Attractive Salary package
• 30 days vacation
• International environment
• Many employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits)
• Bike-Leasing
• Home Office possibility