Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. Your Team: Global Accounting Operations (GAO) is responsible for the general ledger accounting of PTC. Here, all financial information is coming together from various sources and compiled for the internal and external financial reporting. Our goal is to deliver value-add word class services to our customers in a global dynamic ecosystem. In EMEA, GAO operates with teams in Bucharest and Munich to drive the general ledger accounting in Europe and Middle-East. Your Impact: In this role our new team member will manage a team of accountants and will be responsible for legal entities of PTC in Europe and Middle East and will ensure accurate, timely and efficient financial reporting as well as compliance for internal and external customers of our department. As part of the European Accounting Team you will experience: Being part of a dynamic and challenging environment in the Global Accounting Operations team in close collaboration with other teams within Finance and other functional teams within PTC, with colleagues across the globe. Opportunities to develop and grow within GAO but also in other functions within PTC To be a key driver for the ongoing transformation that will lead us to become best in class Competitive compensation and benefits. Your Day-To-Day: Manage the day-to-day and recurring activities of your team including: -update and maintain the General Ledger of several of PTC’s European entities (banks, payroll, prepaid accounts, accruals, reconciliations etc.) - preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting to our headquarters in the US according to US-GAAP rules -support for preparation of local required tax declarations and coordination and support of tax audits - coordination and preparation of regular cash forecasts -drive and support continuous development of your team -Support your team in meeting their performance objectives Organize, drive and support group and statutory audits and preparation of annual accounts Support and coordinate other compliance matters Work with and drive cross-functional teams on global finance initiatives Ensure compliance with company policies including Sarbanes Oxley regulations and other internal controls Adhere to PTC’s policies and procedures as well as statutory regulations. Your Skills and Knowledge: Degree in Accounting or related field required, Master’s level or equivalent education preferred with at least 5 years of relevant accounting or public accounting experience and at least 2 years of experience as manager with direct reports Profound knowledge in international accounting principles and taxes Experience in international environment Experience in financial systems and office solutions, preferably Oracle and Microsoft Office Attention to detail and analytical approach; Open minded, flexible, proactive & interactive attitude Fluent German and English is mandatory Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us? We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling Personal Information responsibly and in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Review our Privacy Policy here .