Accounting & Finance Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounting & Finance Manager based in Stuttgart who can effectively bridge strategic financial planning with hands-on operational tasks. This role is essential for delivering accurate financial reporting for board meetings with our investors, establishing robust financial processes, and managing daily transactional activities.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance Operations

• 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.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Strategic Support

• 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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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.

Soft Skills

• A hands-on, proactive mindset with a high degree of ownership and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, structured working style, and strong communication skills.
• A strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving in a technology-driven environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (German optional).

Our interview plan

• Application
• Take‑home assignment: You’ll complete a short, role‑relevant task with clear instructions and a deadline.
• Cultural fit interview (40 min): A conversation about how you work, what motivates you, and what you’re looking for. Expect CV highlights, your “why,” and time for your questions.
• Interview with our Finance Director (60 min): A discussion on vision, impact, and how the role connects to company priorities.
• On‑site visit: Meet the team and one of the Founders at our office and collaborate on a real challenge similar to the work you’d do here. You’ll get a clear feel for the environment and ways of working.

What we offer

• 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

#J-18808-Ljbffr