Hybrid Senior Accountant, Global Accounting – Accounts Payable Lead

Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

  • Senior Accountant responsible for managing global accounting and Accounts Payable in fast-paced environment. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day accounting under HGB and IFRS (AP, AR, assets, banking).
  • Ensure accurate and transparent monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
  • Drive process improvements and automation across accounting and reporting to support scaling operations.
  • Establish and document clear standards, workflows, and internal controls for all entities.
  • Oversee intercompany reconciliations and cross-border transactions (Germany / US).
  • Serve as the primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, and external accounting partners.
  • Take global ownership of Accounts Payable — managing vendor payments, process optimization, and system integration (e.g., NetSuite, Moss, Ramp).
  • Partner with the Director FP&A and Finance team to deliver meaningful financial insights and reports for management and other stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or certified accountant qualification).
  • 7+ years of professional experience in accounting, ideally in an international and fast-moving environment (startup/scale-up, Big4, or industry).
  • Deep expertise in HGB and IFRS.
  • Strong track record in closing and audit processes.
  • Passion for creating clarity, transparency, and well-structured processes.
  • Proven ability to design, implement, and improve accounting workflows.
  • Skilled with ERP/accounting systems (DATEV, NetSuite, or similar).
  • Excellent English and German communication skills.
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive with a hands-on mentality.

Benefits

  • A chance to join a groundbreaking company shaping the future of clean energy.
  • High responsibility and ownership in a core finance role.
  • Opportunity to build and professionalize processes in a scaling environment.
  • A diverse, international and highly motivated team.
  • Flexible work arrangements (hybrid).
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

Job title

Senior Accountant, Global Accounting – Accounts Payable Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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