Senior German Finance Controller – Hybrid

Amer Sports Corporation; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Continuous learning

Onboarding program

Work-life balance

Product discounts on brand lines

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Global brand exposure

Community of sports enthusiasts

Job summary

Amer Sports Corporation is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support Germany from Kraków. You will handle statutory reporting, tax and VAT, and monthly close for German entities while partnering with GBS, Group Finance, and local stakeholders in an international shared services setup.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and process improvements within a fast-paced finance function. Hybrid work arrangement and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Conversational proficiency in German, both written and spoken.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, ideally in a month-end closing environment.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and P&L and Balance Sheet reviews.
• Understanding of local statutory accounting requirements and GAAP principles, preferably across the Germany.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data quality.
• Confident user of Excel; experience with SAP is required, while OneStream experience is an advantage.
• Good understanding of compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• A proactive, well-organized mindset with a strong motivation to drive process improvements.
• A self-directed and innovative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable local GAAP requirements across the Germany and Group standards.
• Prepare, review, and submit required statistical reports to relevant authorities in the Germany, ensuring compliance with local reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit financial and statistical reports to the relevant national banks and regulatory authorities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assist with VAT, corporate tax, and Group tax reporting, as applicable.
• Perform financial controlling activities for the GBS entity supporting Germany, including reviewing monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements in SAP and other reporting tools.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting issues related to fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and cost allocation.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Analyze and comment on variances between actual results and budget, as well as balance sheet movements.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements, including SOX controls, and perform account reconciliations in BlackLine in accordance with Group policies.
• Support internal and external audit activities and act as a finance contact for audit-related queries.
• Support the implementation of finance process improvements in cooperation with Group Finance and GBS.
• Code purchase invoices, raise purchase orders, and perform high-level accounts payable reviews; support GBS with AP-related queries as needed.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for operating costs and provide commentary on deviations.
• Participate in ad hoc tasks and finance projects as required.

Skills

German (written and spoken)

Finance/Accounting

Month-end close

General ledger

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

OneStream

Job description

Amer Sports Corporation is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support Germany from Kraków. You will handle statutory reporting, tax and VAT, and monthly close for German entities while partnering with GBS, Group Finance, and local stakeholders in an international shared services setup.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and process improvements within a fast-paced finance function. Hybrid work arrangement and growth opportunities are offered.