Finance Manager (Accounting + FP&A)

Aachen, Germany (preferred) or USA (remote)

Full time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Finance Manager who combines strong accounting and FP&A capabilities to support both MainConcept GmbH (Germany) and MainConcept LLC (U.S.). This role bridges local statutory compliance and global financial analysis, ensuring accurate reporting, robust tax support, and clear insight into business performance.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in German GAAP (HGB) and U.S. GAAP or LLC accounting, comfort working across time zones, and a proactive approach to post‑close integration and financial ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

• Lead and support monthly close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Liaise with German and U.S. tax advisors to ensure compliance with both GmbH and LLC tax requirements.
• Prepare and maintain the monthly reporting package, including trial balance, Opex/Capex tracking, and management adjustments.
• Manage payroll processes in coordination with HR teams in Germany and the U.S.
• Act as point of contact for local audits and assist with statutory filings.

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable

• Oversee vendor invoice processing, approvals, and timely payment cycles.
• Maintain AP/AR trackers, aging reports, and cashflow forecasting.
• Coordinate with Treasury for intercompany and external payments.
• Support client and vendor onboarding, ensuring accurate data and compliance.
• Perform credit control and ensure regular communication with Commercial teams.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Own financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain revenue, expense, and cashflow models.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis and P&L summaries.
• Support management with ad‑hoc modeling, reporting, and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with consolidation teams for quarterly and annual reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong experience in both accounting and FP&A, ideally within an international organization.
• Proficiency with DATEV (Germany) and QuickBooks (U.S.) required or highly preferred.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Experience with both HGB and U.S. GAAP reporting standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑border workflows and meet tight deadlines.

Why Join MainConcept

Reporting to the Managing Director and CFO, this is an opportunity to play a central role in the next phase of MainConcept’s independent growth. You’ll work closely with executive leadership, helping shape financial systems and insight across two continents, with autonomy to improve processes and implement best practices.

Email us with your CV, cover letter, and any other relevant information.

ABOUT US

MainConcept is a global leader in professional video codec technology, providing software development kits (SDKs), transcoding applications, and plugins that power production, streaming, and delivery for leading broadcast, entertainment, and technology companies worldwide. With over three decades of innovation, we are focused on delivering the highest quality solutions for video and audio content to our customers. Headquartered in Aachen, Germany, MainConcept operates independently with offices and operations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

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