Senior Accountant, Global Accounting

Vor 3 Tagen

Darmstadt, Deutschland Focused Vollzeit

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing and improving our global accounting operations. This role combines hands-on responsibility for the German entity’s accounting (HGB) with coordination and oversight of accounting processes across all global entities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and consistency.
In addition, the role includes **global ownership of the Accounts Payable (AP) process**, ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient invoice management across all regions.

**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.

**Qualifications**
- 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.

**What We Offer**
- 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.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.

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