German Speaking Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

• Locations: Solingen or Weißenburg, Germany (Flexible hybrid / home-office arrangements available)
• Industry: International Automotive Parts Manufacturing
• Compensation Range: €70,000 – €90,000 yearly
• Linguistic Requirements: Fluent communication skills in German (C1) and English (C1)
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Organizational Context

As a prominent Tier-1 supplier to the automotive industry, we design and manufacture advanced interior and exterior vehicle components across global facilities in Germany, Eastern Europe, and North America. Powered by a diverse team of approximately 900 professionals, our success relies on technical excellence and operational precision.

We are hiring a German-fluent Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d) to take on a crucial leadership function within our finance division. This position involves managing local statutory accounting (HGB), assisting with global consolidated reporting (IFRS), supervising two junior team members, and contributing to our ongoing ERP integration.

Key Duties

• Financial Statements & GL: Direct daily general ledger functions and oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes in accordance with German statutory standards (HGB).
• Corporate Reporting: Deliver precise financial data packages complying with IFRS guidelines for corporate consolidation.
• Team Supervision: Mentor and offer technical support to two accountants responsible for AP and AR operations.
• Core Accounting Operations: Manage intercompany reconciliations, oversee fixed asset accounting, ensure adherence to internal compliance policies, and optimize financial procedures.
• Systems & Digitalization: Serve as a subject-matter expert during the roll‑out and optimization of our Infor LN ERP software.
• Audit Coordination: Act as the primary liaison for both internal auditors and external auditing firms.

Applicant Profile

Required Qualifications

• Languages: C1-level fluency in both German (for local compliance and daily management) and English (for group-level collaboration).
• Experience: Proven track record in corporate financial accounting, ideally within manufacturing or automotive production sectors.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of German GAAP (HGB) combined with solid working experience in IFRS group reporting environments.
• Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, OR a relevant commercial apprenticeship complemented by a certified Bilanzbuchhalter qualification.
• Work Ethic: Methodical, action-oriented, with strong relational skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Criteria

• Background in the automotive supply chain sector.
• Exposure to Infor LN (or another major ERP equivalent) alongside a desire to adopt digital tools.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for employee development, plus readiness for occasional project-related travel.

What We Offer

• Package: Competitive base pay (€70,000–€90,000) and 30 paid vacation days.
• Professional Growth: Direct exposure to people management by supervising two team members.
• Impact: Significant ownership over closing routines and digital transformation within an agile, flat-hierarchy corporate structure.
• Flexibility: Choice of primary office (Solingen or Weißenburg) paired with remote-work flexibility.
• International Scope: Direct interaction with finance teams across Germany, Serbia, and the USA.