Accounting & Finance Manager overseeing financial operations in Stuttgart for an AI-robotics startup. Responsible for establishing accounting frameworks, managing financial reporting, and optimizing processes.
Responsibilities
Support the establishment of accounting structures for new manufacturing operations in Germany, including inventory accounting, cost centre frameworks, and financial controls.
Manage the month-end close process in Germany and the United States, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting assessments for customer contracts.
Prepare and review local GAAP financial statements, including support on management reports.
Develop and execute monthly analytics comparing actuals vs. budget, providing insights and driving working capital improvement initiatives.
Establish and monitor inventory accounting and control procedures, overseeing valuation, movement tracking, and physical inventory counts across German facilities.
Build collaborative relationships with local authorities (customs, fiscal, and statistics offices) and support financial statement and regulatory audits.
Contribute to global consolidation, cross-border reporting, and financial harmonization, combining attention to detail with a strategic perspective on international operations.
Lead the in-sourcing of key accounting activities currently handled by external providers, driving the transition to internal ownership.
Spearhead the implementation of statutory ledger reporting in a global ERP system, including chart of accounts mapping, reconciliations, and tax reporting setup.
Drive continuous optimization of processes, systems, and internal controls, collaborating closely with internal teams across borders and external partners to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Serve as a trusted advisor to management on financial and investment decisions.
Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements across the organization.
Requirements
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a certified accountant qualification.
3+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally including in-house roles in international environments (startup, scale-up, or industry).
Strong technical expertise in HGB and knowledge of US GAAP.
Proven track record in monthly/annual closing, audit preparation, and Accounts Payable management.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle is a strong plus.
Demonstrated ability to design, document, and improve accounting workflows with attention to accuracy and control.
Proficient in both German and English (required for daily collaboration).
A hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive working style, with comfort operating in fast-growing, evolving environments.
Benefits
Wellpass (gym membership)
Free meals at the workplace
Flexible working hours
Option to work from home
A key role in an innovative AI-robotics startup
Wide-ranging scope for shaping and developing our Finance department
A motivated team and an open corporate culture
Competitive compensation and excellent opportunities for development
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