Senior Accountant (German Speaker) [Remote]

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accountant (German Speaker) based in Austria.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of operational finance activities across multiple international entities within a fast-scaling global SaaS environment. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of companies. You will work closely with senior finance leadership, including group accounting, controlling, and executive stakeholders, contributing directly to strategic financial decision-making. The position offers exposure to international accounting standards, multi-entity consolidation, and complex financial operations in a dynamic, remote-first organization. You will also play a key role in strengthening processes, improving accounting systems, and supporting audits and tax compliance. This is a high-impact role ideal for professionals who enjoy ownership, structured execution, and working in a fast-paced global finance environment.

Accountabilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting responsibilities across multiple entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, revenue recognition, billing, and tax-related activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with proper documentation and compliance standards.
• Prepare financial reporting, analysis, and commentary while supporting group-level consolidation and monthly reporting processes.
• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements, audits, and statutory filings, including VAT, sales tax, and GST returns.
• Support international tax matters, intercompany transactions, and cross-border financial operations in collaboration with leadership.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting policies, systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Ensure financial data accuracy and support leadership with insights for strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience working with NetSuite.
• Prior experience in a SaaS, software, or technology-driven environment is highly preferred.
• Strong experience across end-to-end accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, payroll, tax, and audit processes.
• Experience with billing or revenue recognition tools such as Stripe or Chargebee is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards.
• Proven experience supporting annual audits and financial reporting cycles.
• Strong analytical, structured, and detail-oriented working style with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
• Professional fluency in both German and English is required.

Benefits

• 100% remote working environment with full location flexibility.
• Flexible working hours and strong autonomy in daily work organization.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing global SaaS portfolio environment.
• Exposure to international accounting standards, consolidation, and group finance operations.
• Collaboration with experienced finance leaders across multiple countries.
• Flexible time off to support work-life balance and recovery.
• Minimal bureaucracy with a focus on efficiency and meaningful work.
• Inclusive, international, and collaborative team culture.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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