German Certified Public Accountant - Wirtschaftsprüfer

Rödl & Partner; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical coverage

Paid Dental coverage

Employee and Dependent life insurance

Paid time off – 25 days

Mobile phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global professional services firm based in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Audit Manager to lead auditing processes and support international clients, primarily from German-speaking countries. Candidates should have a degree in business management or economics, relevant experience, and excellent English communication skills. The role offers opportunities for continued professional development, CPA exam support, and a generous benefits package including a flexible work environment and competitive salary range of $90,000–$150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• At least 4–5 years of professional experience in assurance services.
• Ability to independently manage audit teams.
• Interest in advising clients on international transactions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first contact for an internationally oriented client base.
• Work closely with German clients on various projects.
• Involved in the audit review of financial statements under international standards.

Skills

Exceptional English speaking and writing skills

Client-oriented thinking

Team player

Sound knowledge of German HGB and international accounting (IFRS/US GAAP)

Education

Degree in business management, economics or similar field

German Certified Public Accountant exam

Job description

RÖDL is a leading global professional services firm that provides our clients with integrated audit, tax and business consulting solutions from its 107 wholly‑owned subsidiaries in 50 countries. For more than 45 years our core practice has been serving the accounting and tax needs of primarily German‑speaking and other foreign‑owned companies operating in the United States. Our headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA and we have offices across the U.S. in Birmingham, AL, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Detroit, MI, Denver, CO, Greenville, SC, Houston, TX and Manhattan, NY.

What you will do:

• You act as the first contact for our internationally oriented middle‑market client base
• Work closely with German clients doing business in the USA in a variety of interesting projects
• Involved with the auditor review of annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, HGB and IFRS under international accounting standards
• Independent and self‑directed management of audit teams
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with tax consultants
• Opportunities to advise our clients independently in the design and implementation of international transactions
• Unlimited training resources to continue building your knowledge
• Opportunities to think across boundaries and step into business development efforts
• Support to pass the US CPA Exam

What you need to bring:

• Successfully completed a degree in business management, economics or similar field of study
• Successfully completed the German Certified Public Accountant exam preferred
• At least 4–5 years of professional experience in assurance services
• Exceptional English speaking and writing skills
• Team player, being able to structure, organize and lead a team of professionals
• Sound knowledge of German HGB and international accounting (IFRS/US GAAP)
• Client‑oriented thinking and excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate confidence, factual reasoning and work well with others

Who we serve:

• Foreign‑owned US subsidiaries, typically from German‑speaking countries
• Clients in many industries mainly manufacturing, distribution & technology

Benefits:

• 401K plan (with up to 5% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid Dental coverage
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Day of Service annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full‑time employees!
• Paid holidays
• Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
• Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
• Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

As a benefit, we will pay for the visa processing fees of qualified candidates.

Why RÖDL?

• We keep our employees current by supplying cutting‑edge technology and access to learning opportunities
• We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
• We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
• We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm‑wide basis

What makes the culture at RÖDL USA unique?

Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, RÖDL USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, RÖDL employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it’s common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.

Pay Range in Boston, Chicago, Manhattan, Denver, & Metropolitan Areas

Base Pay Range: $90,000–$150,000/yr

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

German Certified Public Accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer)

Das bringen Sie mit

• Ein mit überdurchschnittlichem Erfolg abgeschlossenes wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium
• Erfolgreich abgelegtes Wirtschaftsprüferexamen
• Mindestens 4–5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Wirtschaftsprüfung
• Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift Begeisterungsfähigkeit und ein hohes Maß an Teamfähigkeit und Verantwortungsbewusstsein
• Siesind in der Lage ein Prüfungsteameffizient und zielgerichtet zu führen und die Ausbildung der Kollegen in den Arbeitsalltag zu integrieren
• Sie bringen idealerweise auch fundierte Kenntnisse in der nationalen und internationalen Rechnungslegung (IFRS/US GAAP) mit
• Erfahrungen bei der IT‑gestützten Durchführung von Abschlussprüfungen wünschenswert
• In Gesprächen überzeugen Sie durch sicheres Auftreten, sachliche Argumentation und berücksichtigen dabei auch die Positionen anderer

Das bieten wir Ihnen

• Sie fungieren als erster Ansprechpartner (w/m/d) für unsere branchenübergreifende, mittelständische und international ausgerichtete Mandantschaft
• Die Prüfung oder prüferische Durchsicht von Jahres- und Konzernabschlüssen nach nationalen, teilweise internationalen, Rechnungslegungsvorschriften
• Die selbständige und eigenverantwortliche Leitung von Prüfungsteams
• Die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit mit Steuerberatern aus dem Bereich Tax
• Die Möglichkeit Erfahrung im Bereich Tax zu sammeln – Möglichkeit der Betreuung des Mandanten aus einer Hand
• Die Möglichkeit aktiv in die Mandantenakquise mit eingebunden zu werden.
• Möglichkeit den US CPA abzulegen

Gehaltsspanne im Großraum Boston Chicago Manhattan Denver

Grundgehalt: $90,000–$150,000/Jahr

Die genaue Vergütung kann je nach Qualifikation, Erfahrung und Standort variieren.

Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.