- Lead the end-to-end process of revenue recognition for software licenses, SaaS, and professional services, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP for 20 countries
- Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for revenue and related accounts
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements under IFRS and HGB
- Coordinate and consolidate group reporting activities
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation
- Support internal and external audits as a key contact for revenue and reporting topics
- Improve financial systems and processes, focusing on automation, efficiency, and scalability in a cloud-first environment
- Advise the business on revenue and financial reporting topics
Requirements
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is a big plus
- 6+ years of experience in accounting, ideally in the software or professional services space
- Deep knowledge of IFRS and HGB
- Strong experience in financial statement preparation, group reporting, and consolidation
- Experience with SAP ERP, preferably S/4 HANA
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Confidence to communicate complex topics clearly
- Fluent in English and German
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in revenue recognition for software licenses and SaaS, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP across multiple countries. Proficient in financial statement preparation, group reporting, and consolidation, with a focus on improving financial systems and processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Revenue Recognition
- IFRS Compliance
- Financial Statement Preparation
- SAP ERP Experience
- Analytical Skills
Hard Skills
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Group Reporting
- Consolidation
- Technical Accounting
- Internal Controls
- Automation
- Efficiency Improvement
- SaaS Accounting
- Professional Services Accounting
Soft Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Industry Keywords
- IFRS
- HGB
- Revenue
- Financial Statements
- Cloud-First Environment
Tools & Technologies