Responsibilities:
* Lead the day-to-day general ledger accounting, including managing journal entries and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting across Prepaids, Accruals, Payroll, Benefits, and Intercompany / Related Party transactions.
* Accounts payable processes, including vendor payment subsidiary ledgers, invoice coding and posting, travel expense processing, and corporate credit card statement reconciliation.
* Provide leadership for accounts receivable management, ensuring timely collections and the reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
* Lead IC-Accounting and reconciliation processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
* Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation calculations and related reporting.
* Direct monthly accrual accounting processes and ensure timely and accurate financial entries
* bank entries, payments, and transfers, and ensure all bank account reconciliations are completed accurately.
* Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring adherence to proper period-end cut-offs and efficient completion of the accounting close schedule.
* Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and reporting, identifying and implementing methods to improve operational efficiency.
* Collaborate with project management teams on performance-related invoicing and contract-related financial tasks.
* Foster strong cooperation with the Finance & Controlling department in China, ensuring seamless financial operations across the regions.
* Prepare special evaluations and reports for senior management, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
* Drive the continuous improvement process within the finance division and lead internal projects to optimize financial processes and controls.
* Assist with compliance and ad-hoc projects, as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (a concentration in Accounting preferred); CPA, CMA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
* 5 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, with a strong background in General Ledger, AR, AP, and Cash Management.
* Proven experience in managing international financial operations and working in cross-cultural environments.
* Expertise in SAP/R3 (FICO) required; experience with Datev preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of HGB, IFRS Accounting regulations.
* Advanced skills in Excel.
* Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
* Strong work ethic, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German, Chinese and English