Principal Accountant

eyeo

Principal Accountant clearing multi-year audits and building NetSuite consolidation for eyeo, the world’s largest ad-blocking cybersecurity company. Driving HGB/IFRS reporting and finance automation.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in external audit processes, technical accounting under HGB and IFRS, and consolidation capabilities using LucaNet and NetSuite. Proven ability to enhance financial processes and controls while effectively communicating in both German and English.

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External Audit ManagementHGB and IFRS ReportingLucaNet or NetSuite ExperienceBalance Sheet ReconciliationProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingConsolidationVariance AnalysisBalance Sheet KPIsR2R ProcessesH2R ProcessesP2P ProcessesO2C ProcessesFinance AutomationMulti-Entity Consolidation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationProblem SolvingCross-TrainingStakeholder Partnership

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteLucaNetNetCloseNetCashNetAssetDunning Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Equivalent

Industry Keywords

German GAAPVATWage TaxAudit RemediationFinancial Statements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Clear a significant external audit backlog dating back to 2022
Own significant portions of the external audit process end-to-end, including PBC preparation, auditor liaison, and resolution of technical accounting queries
Prepare technical accounting analyses under HGB and IFRS
Co-lead the transition of consolidations from LucaNet to NetSuite and establish NetSuite consolidation capability
Review monthly consolidated financial statements under HGB and IFRS while maintaining segregation of duties
Bring balance sheet reconciliations up to date and maintain monthly-close rigor
Produce the quarterly balance sheet briefing binder with variance analysis, balance sheet KPIs, and operational insights
Contribute to finance automation programs including NetClose, NetCash, NetAsset, dunning automation, and AI-enabled flows
Design, implement, and improve end-to-end R2R, H2R, P2P, and O2C processes and controls
Partner with Finance, Legal, People Ops, business stakeholders, external tax advisors, and North America accounting
Take independent ownership across group consolidation, statutory and technical reporting, audit remediation, and banking operations
Cross-train the European Accounting team and share institutional knowledge

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience
Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation
German or broader European accounting exposure strongly preferred
Solid technical grounding in German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS group reporting
Certification equivalent to the CPA in the U.S.
Hands-on, in-depth LucaNet or NetSuite consolidation experience preferred
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Excellent German and English communication skills
Ability to independently resolve complex, ambiguous problems with minimal supervision
Experience establishing or improving processes and controls in a fast-growth environment
Working knowledge of German trade tax, VAT, and wage tax matters
Experience with balance sheet reconciliation, variance analysis, and balance sheet KPIs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Largely remote work option
Access to eyeo headquarters in Berlin and offices in Cologne and Toronto
Inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunity
Cross-training and peer collaboration opportunities
Opportunity to contribute to finance automation initiatives
Independent ownership and broad scope of influence
Professional exposure to European and North America accounting teams