Accounting Specialist

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This role has responsibility for oversight of finance processes and controls for three entities located in Germany and France. The role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager based remotely in Dormagen.

The work involves performing a subset of daily transactions, overseeing the work of an accountant in Berlin, and managing transactions by an offshore team. The role includes preparing reconciliations and group-wide reporting at month-end, along with monitoring and complying with external reporting deadlines such as tax filings and statistical reporting.

The candidate will join a motivated finance team that serves other departments, the managing director, the group finance team in Woburn MA, USA, and the offshore team. External communication will mainly involve auditors and tax advisors in Germany and France.

What’s in it for you :

• An innovative, international working environment in the software technology industry
• Annual bonus in addition to your salary (depending on company results)
• Attractive employee benefits (company pension via direct insurance, Urban Sports Club, English language classes, subsidised BVG or “Deutschland” ticket)
• 30 days of annual leave
• A modern and well-equipped office in a central location in Berlin
• Professional onboarding and a very supportive team culture
• Exchange with international colleagues (especially with our offices in Paris and London)
• Regular company events (Summer and Christmas party)

What you will be doing :

Commercial Finance

• Act as a liaison between operational teams and the finance department to ensure effective communication and integration of business initiatives within finance
• Work with the Senior Manager Accounting to maintain and improve finance processes and communication
• Support ad hoc projects to support business growth and efficiency

Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly US GAAP reports for the three entities
• Support the preparation of annual accounts under local GAAPs (German HGB, French GAAP) and tax returns and audits
• Perform and review key monthly balance sheet reconciliations and general journals
• Review payroll and finance-related personnel matters

What are we looking for :

• Experienced accountant with leadership responsibilities
• Fluent in English and German (both written and verbal); French skills are a plus
• Experience working in international environments with virtual teams and different time zones
• Experience with multiple accounting GAAPs, including US GAAP and German HGB
• Experience with large ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Open to change management
• Dedicated, ambitious, able to handle high workload and shifting priorities
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction at all levels and with external providers
• Willing to travel occasionally within EMEA and the USA