Senior Lead General Accounting (f / m / d)

As a Senior Lead General Accountant , you will be a key contributor to Aptiv’s financial integrity and compliance, overseeing general accounting activities and supporting complex financial transactions for Aptiv Germany EDS.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and cross-functional teams across Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Audit, ensuring accurate financial reporting under both US GAAP and local statutory requirements.

Your Role :

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

Maintain US GAAP and local ledgers, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations.

Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and local accounting standards.

Perform and review complex accounting transactions across general ledger, fixed assets, intercompany, and financial reporting.

Statutory & Tax Compliance

Manage statutory accounting close and reconciliations under local GAAP.

Coordinate statutory reporting calendar and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and service providers.

Support corporate income tax provision and return preparation.

Perform transfer pricing documentation and coordinate legal / tax-related projects.

Process Optimization & Documentation

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process flowcharts.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance compliance, quality, and efficiency.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Serve as a key contact for resolving complex accounting issues.

Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Tax, VAT, Treasury, Legal, and Audit (SOX, IAS, EY, Customs, TISAX, ISO).

Update regulatory filings including Bundesanzeiger, Transparency Register, and Commercial Register.

Your Background :

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in a multinational environment.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local German accounting standards.

Experience with statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit coordination.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams.

Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).

Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies :

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv.Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with : Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents

Aptiv Benefits :

• Our working style : flexible work environment
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community