Job Role:
We are seeking an accomplished Financial Planning Expert to lead statutory accounting and pension-related financial processes for five entities across Germany and Austria. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with German and Austrian Commercial Codes and applying US-GAAP standards, particularly ASC 715 and ASC 712, for pension and post-employment accounting.
This involves preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements (SFS), including balance sheet, P&L, notes, and management reports. Additionally, the candidate will coordinate actuarial valuations for 14 defined benefit plans.
The Financial Planning Expert will also analyze and calculate deferred taxes under US-GAAP, maintain audit-proof documentation, and support intercompany pricing models and recharges.
To be successful in this role, the candidate should possess strong knowledge of German/Austrian Commercial Code and US-GAAP, along with experience in financial accounting/reporting, ideally in a multinational environment.
Fluent written and spoken English skills are essential, as well as excellent written and spoken German skills.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
* At least 7 years of professional experience in financial accounting/reporting
* Experience with statutory reporting, pension accounting, and deferred tax calculations
* Proficient in SAP FI and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)