Senior Accounting - German Speaking

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Accounting Manager to support the financial management and reporting of our portfolio companies. This role sits at the intersection of accounting and financial analysis, with a strong focus on month-end close, financial reporting, and performance insights. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial results while supporting operational decision-making and improving financial processes and controls across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

- Support and execute month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

- Preparation of financial statements

- Maintain key GL account reconciliations (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, inventory)

- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and relevant regulations

Revenue & Financial Integrity

- Review revenue recognition, including deferred and unbilled revenue

- Validate financial data and investigate discrepancies

- Support audit requirements and strengthen financial controls

Financial Analysis

- Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and identify key drivers

- Translate financial results into clear insights for internal stakeholders

- Support ongoing performance monitoring across business units

Cash Flow & Working Capital

- Monitor cash flow and maintain internal tracking models

- Support AR/AP processes, including aging reviews and vendor payments

Budgeting & Forecasting

- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of budgets and rolling forecasts

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and validate assumptions

Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and controls

- Support integration and standardization across acquired businesses

About You

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA preferred

- 3–6+ years of experience in accounting or FP&A

- Strong foundation in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis

- Advanced Excel skills

- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

English Fluency is a MUST.

Key Attributes

- Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment

- Effective communicator with the ability to translate financial data into insights

- Motivated to learn and grow within a dynamic, acquisitive organization

- Experience in businesses that sell both software and hardware (e.g., bundled solutions, inventory-linked revenue models) is an asset