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

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