Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

We're looking for a Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d) to join our hybrid team based in Berlin or Frankfurt. In this role, you will support the Germany and Austria Controllership team to ensure that the accounting records of both entities accurately reflect the company’s financial position in line with local regulations, US GAAP and corporate policies. You will collaborate with global shared services, external auditors and country leadership to ensure timely closings, audits and compliance. This role requires strong technical skills, independence and the ability to act as a trusted partner to the Country Controller and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Review and analyse monthly financial results to ensure accuracy of the trial balance and support periodic closings in line with calendar deadlines

Support statutory to US GAAP reconciliations for internal reporting and assist with GAAP to tax bridges for deferred tax calculations

Assist with statutory audit processes by coordinating information flows, ensuring reconciliations and preparing auditor-required analysis

Coordinate inputs between central teams, statutory auditors and local entities to ensure high quality data and resolution of differences between statutory and US GAAP financial statements

Investigate accounting issues and provide timely feedback and solutions for management or audit purposes

Support timely response in initiated tax audits including information collection and initial drafting of responses

Contribute to integration activities for newly acquired companies and assist in entity-level finance projects

Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for local leadership and the Country Controller

Act as first point of contact for financial questions within the legal entities providing controllership support

Partner with internal teams to ensure process improvements and compliance with internal controls

Requirements

Degree in business administration, accounting or a related field

7-10 years of experience in accounting, ideally in a multinational environment or Big Four audit firm

Strong knowledge of statutory and US GAAP accounting standards

Understanding of taxation and transfer pricing principles

Experience working with shared service centre environments

Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, NAV or similar and strong MS Office skills

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise effectively

High integrity, attention to detail and ability to collaborate with local and global stakeholders

Fluency in German and English both written and verbal

Nice to have

Qualifications or experience with Steuerberater / Wirtschaftsprüfer

We offer

30 days holiday per annum

Company Pension Scheme

Regular performance assessments

Discount on Fitness-First Black Membership

bitkom - Corporate Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)

Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses

Friendly and enjoyable working team

Regular corporate and social events

Flexible and remote working opportunities

Award-winning workplace: Great Place To Work® certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), NewWork Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.