Support growth strategy and global delivery model, contribute to setup of manufacturing in German production facilities including inventory accounting and cost centre structures
Execute the month-end close process according to US-GAAP, deliver timely and accurate financial close, process journal entries and reconciliations, and review customer contracts for accounting assessments
Develop and execute monthly analytics to compare budget vs. actuals and drive working capital improvement initiatives
Prepare local GAAP financial statements, including notes disclosures and management reports
Support implementation and execution of robust SOX controls and process and control documentation
Establish and monitor inventory accounting and control procedures, including physical inventory counts, inventory valuation, and movement tracking across German facilities
Build collaborative relationships with local authorities (customs, fiscal, statistics) and support authority and financial statement audits
Support tax reporting in collaboration with global tax team and implement global transfer pricing policy
Execute strategy to in-source critical accounting activities currently delivered by external accounting firms
Spearhead creation of statutory ledger reporting in Microsoft D365 for Axon Germany, including CoA mapping, US GAAP to stat reconciliations, and tax reporting
Spearhead ERP transition of Dedrone GmbH from Oracle NetSuite to Microsoft D365
Support execution of mergers between German entities focusing on process and system integration, balance transfers, and driving synergies
Support global improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and controllership (e.g., implementation of Blackline and Workiva)
Requirements
10+ years of overall accounting experience within a fast-paced high-growth environment, preferably in public or large pre-IPO companies
Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting or finance, or a related field
Robust background in both US GAAP and HGB
Proven track record in complex transition and post-merger integration projects, particularly ERP transitions and local statutory reporting
Experience executing month-end close processes, processing journal entries and reconciliations, and reviewing customer contracts for accounting assessments
Experience in SOX control documentation/execution
Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large volumes of transactional data
Experience with Salesforce, Oracle NetSuite, or Microsoft D365 is a plus
Experience in manufacturing finance is a plus
Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills, critical thinking, networking and stakeholder management, teamwork
Excellent time and self-management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines