Assistant Controller
$70,000–$95,000 year
On-siteAachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Job Summary
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and company policies, while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Monitor cash flow, oversee payment approvals, and manage accounts payable and receivable activities including reconciliations. Review general ledger activity, journal entries, and local tax filings to ensure accuracy, and coordinate external audits with full compliance. Supervise and coach accounting team members, identify process improvement opportunities, and contribute to finance transformation initiatives. This full-time, permanent role in Aachen, Germany, offers a salary range of €70,000–€95,000 gross annually.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or management role
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, financial controls, and accounting principles
- Experience preparing statutory financial statements and supporting external audits
- Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities
- Experience using ERP or financial reporting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Syteline, OneStream, QuickBooks, or similar
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany and internationally
Desired Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, or revenue recognition
- Experience working within an international or matrix organization
- Experience supporting finance transformation or continuous process improvement initiatives
- German language skills
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