Accounting Manager

Dr. Schar; Postal; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Schär is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function in Italy, shaping processes and systems for continued development.

You will oversee AP, AR, and GL while ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and drive efficiency through digitalization initiatives. With several years in accounting and ERP experience (Business Central/SAP), you will lead and develop a team in an international, fast-changing environment, leveraging multilingual communication and

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in accounting: AP, AR, and GL.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Business Central and SAP.
• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in process optimization and change management.
• Hands-on mentality with strategic mindset and personal responsibility.
• Fluency in German and/or Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage annual financial statements.
• Lead ongoing accounting process improvements and digitalization initiatives.
• Support change and transformation processes within accounting.
• Identify and evaluate funding programs and grants.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide professional leadership and development for the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Process optimization

Digitalization

Change management

Strategic mindset

Multilingual

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification

Tools

Business Central

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 04:00 | Expires Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 03:59

Dr. Schär is a global community of innovative and collaborative people, free to think outside the box and to unlock their full potential in terms of creativity, capability, and courage.

Do you want to take on responsibility, actively shape change, and make an important contribution to the company's success? As an Accounting Manager, you will play an active role in shaping the future of the Accounting function and driving the continuous development of processes and systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting
• Strong knowledge of the relevant Italian accounting principles; knowledge of IFRS is considered an advantage
• Ensuring compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in the preparation and management of annual financial statements
• Managing and continuously improving accounting processes and structures
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end accounting processes, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing more efficient workflows, digitalization initiatives, and optimization projects within accounting
• Supporting change and transformation processes
• Proactive identification and evaluation of funding programs and grants
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing professional leadership and development of the accounting team

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification is an advantage
• Several years of professional experience in accounting, with solid expertise in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting
• Strong knowledge of relevant accounting standards and tax requirements
• Experience in audit firms or external auditing companies is an advantage
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Business Central and/or SAP
• Leadership experience combined with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience in process optimization, digitalization, and change management
• Hands-on mentality, strategic mindset, and a high level of personal responsibility
• Excellent German and/or Italian as well as English language skills
• Global Mindset:Working in an international environment
• Nature meets Design:Working in the midst of greenery in a highly modern and sustainable workplace
• Perfect Start:An individual "Onboarding Program" and support from your buddy
• Food:An in-house canteen, fresh fruit and snacks
• Childcare:An in-house daycare center and “Dr. Schär Kids Care”
• Family:workplace recognized with the 'auditfamilieundberuf' certificate
• Flexibility:Life-phase-oriented work with flexible working hours and smart working
• Long Term Wellbeing: Health and pension fund and in-house fitness program
• Growth:Dr. Schär Academy with a variety of training opportunities and language programs
• Playtime & Team Spirit:Calcetto, table tennis, lunch roulette in the in-house garden
• Magic Moments:Company parties, events, and gift

In accordance with EU Directive 2023/970 on pay transparency, we indicate a starting salary of EUR 50,000 gross per year for this position. Depending on the candidate's professional experience, qualifications, skills, and the scope of responsibilities required, the final compensation package may exceed this amount.

Dr. Schär is committed to fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory compensation practices. During the selection process, we assess candidates solely based on their qualifications, competencies, experience, and suitability for the position.

Are you ready to free the best in you?

The position is open to people of all genders, in accordance with the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion.