Focused Energy

Senior Accountant, Global Accounting – Accounts Payable Lead

Focused Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Darmstadt • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead day-to-day accounting under HGB and IFRS (AP, AR, assets, banking).
  • Ensure accurate and transparent monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
  • Drive process improvements and automation across accounting and reporting to support scaling operations.
  • Establish and document clear standards, workflows, and internal controls for all entities.
  • Oversee intercompany reconciliations and cross-border transactions (Germany / US).
  • Serve as the primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, and external accounting partners.
  • Take global ownership of Accounts Payable — managing vendor payments, process optimization, and system integration (e.g., NetSuite, Moss, Ramp).
  • Partner with the Director FP&A and Finance team to deliver meaningful financial insights and reports for management and other stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or certified accountant qualification).
  • 7+ years of professional experience in accounting, ideally in an international and fast-moving environment (startup/scale-up, Big4, or industry).
  • Deep expertise in HGB and IFRS.
  • Strong track record in closing and audit processes.
  • Passion for creating clarity, transparency, and well-structured processes.
  • Proven ability to design, implement, and improve accounting workflows.
  • Skilled with ERP/accounting systems (DATEV, NetSuite, or similar).
  • Excellent English and German communication skills.
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive with a hands-on mentality.
Benefits
  • A chance to join a groundbreaking company shaping the future of clean energy.
  • High responsibility and ownership in a core finance role.
  • Opportunity to build and professionalize processes in a scaling environment.
  • A diverse, international and highly motivated team.
  • Flexible work arrangements (hybrid).
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
HGBIFRSAccounts Payableclosing processesaudit processesprocess optimizationaccounting workflowsfinancial reportingintercompany reconciliationscross-border transactions
Soft skills
communication skillsdetail-orientedproactivehands-on mentalityprocess claritytransparencyorganizational skillsleadershipcollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
degree in Accountingdegree in Financedegree in Business Administrationcertified accountant qualification