Senior Manager Accounting Processes (all genders)

Evotec; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days annual holiday

Public transport allowance

In-house canteen

Capital forming benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus (performance-based)

Zusammenfassung

Evotec, headquartered in Hamburg, is seeking a Senior Manager Accounting Processes to lead strategic projects across accounting operations. This full-time role requires driving system implementations, process standardization, and policy updates while coordinating with IT, Controlling, Tax, Procurement and auditors.

You will champion process automation, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP across all group entities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of accounting experience in multinational environments.
• Strong IFRS/GAAP, internal controls and SOX knowledge.
• Proven track record in process optimization and cross‑functional projects.
• Experience with ERP systems and digital automation tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• International, intercultural mindset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate internal accounting process projects.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
• Evaluate new tools and digital solutions to reduce costs.
• Define and standardize end-to-end processes across group entities.
• Strengthen internal controls across accounting processes.
• Develop and maintain standardized accounting documentation.
• Align with IFRS/GAAP and corporate policies.
• Collaborate with IT, Controlling, Tax, Procurement and others.
• Work with Internal Audit, SOX, and external auditors to address findings.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English

Ausbildung

University degree in business administration

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

Jobbeschreibung

We are currently seeking for our Headquarter in Hamburg a highly motivated and dedicated

Senior Manager Accounting Processes (all genders)

Full-time and permanent

Additional locations: Toulouse or Verona

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal projects that impact accounting processes, including system implementations, reorganizations, and policy changes
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation in accounting workflows
• Systematically evaluate new tools, automation opportunities, and digital solutions to improve process quality and reduce costs
• Define and standardize end‑to‑end accounting processes across all group entities
• Strengthen internal controls across all accounting processes
• Develop and maintain standardized documentation for accounting
• Ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and IFRS/GAAP requirements
• Partner with IT, Controlling, Tax, Procurement, and other functions to ensure seamless integration of accounting requirements
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, SOX team, and external auditors to address findings and implement corrective actions

Required Qualifications

• Successful university degree (or equivalent) in business administration, advanced studies in international accounting, accounting or auditing
• 8+ years of experience in accounting, ideally in a multinational or listed environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements
• Proven track record in process optimization, transformation projects, and cross‑functional collaboration
• Experience with ERP systems and digital tools for automation and workflow management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills
• International, intercultural open mindset
• Analytical mindset with a strong drive for quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Further Ideal Qualifications

• Experience in an Audit firm would be a plus
• Excellent knowledge of IFS or SAP

Our Offer

• A permanent position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture, a spirit of community and continuous improvement
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork
• 30 days annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.