Director, Accounting - Germany

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Job Summary The Accounting Director is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of 2 entities located in Germany and Switzerland, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements (German/Switzerland gaap and IFRS ), and global policies.

This role manages one senior accountant, supervises financial, tax, accounting reporting processes, and supports/implements strategic decisions, global processes/policies. This role reports to the Accounting Director of the Rest of world. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Reporting & Compliance Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, trending analysis.

Ensure compliance with Local GAAP/IFRS and local tax, regulatory requirements, SOX controls. Manage general ledger accuracy and reconciliation processes. Oversee local tax filings, audits, and statutory reporting and liaise with global accounting teams (consolidation, tax). Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets. 2.

Accounting Operations Supervise treasury activities (account reconciliation, posting, approval, excess of cash, request of fundings). Manage transfer pricing calculations and invoicing Supervise inventory accounting and provide adhoc analysis Ensure month-end and year-end closing processes regarding mainly inventory, accounts payables, accounts receivable, payroll, royalties.

Monitor cash flow and financial transactions, approve payments and ensure payments in a timely manner of Payroll, taxes, licensors, logistics providers.. Oversee inventory and fixed asset management 3. Audit & Risk Management Coordinate internal and external audits. Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures. Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies. 4. Leadership & Team Management Solve accounts payables, receivable, payroll once escalated Solve escalated challenges raised by internal or external customers, third parties Follow any IT, Netsuite tickets Manage and mentor a senior accountant. Assign tasks and monitor performance.

Provide training on accounting standards and systems. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Support the Administrative management with the local General manager 5. Financial Analysis & Strategic Support Provide financial analysis to support business decisions, global teams. Assist any business partner with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Collaborate with senior management on financial planning initiatives. Support cost control and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required) CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent certification Experience +12 years of progressive accounting experience 3–5+ years in a supervisory or managerial accounting role Experience with financial reporting and audits in German GAAP Used to work for a German affiliate company, member of an international group Skills & Competencies Fluent in German and English Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations in Germany Problem-solving skills Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems Advanced Excel skills Working Conditions Full-time position Hybrid – based in Berlin (at the office aligned with the policy) May require extended hours during closing periods or audits About our Values We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do.

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