Manager Accounting (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

The Manager Accounting is a crucial role within our organization, reporting directly to the Director Group Accounting. This role is tasked with leading the local GAAP accounting in our German entity, including general ledger (GL), invoicing and accounts receivables (A/R) and accounts payables (A/P). This position is instrumental in developing and maintaining accounting policies, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports, and ensuring accounting and tax and payroll compliance. 

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Local GAAP Accounting and involvement in the group IFRS Accounting: Develop and maintain local GAAP policies and procedures to ensure compliant translation into IFRS
• Local GAAP Compliance: Carry out asset accounting, reconciliation of balance sheet and intercompany accounts. Prepare VAT and other reports required by law. Ensure compliance with local GAAP and VAT regulations by coordinating with internal stakeholders, external auditors and advisors
• Team Performance: Implement measures to improve team performance and ensure the team is consistently delivering high-quality work
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to the Accounting team members, empowering them to perform their roles effectively
• Stakeholder Engagement: Continually improve business partnering between the team and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and delivering significant value 
• Process Optimization: Optimize accounting processes, support managers with insights from data, and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions 
• Intercompany Transactions: Manage intercompany transactions and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information

Qualification Checklist 

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Alternatively, an experienced career with practical education (“Bilanzbuchhalter”) 
• Several years of relevant professional experience in accounting, with a focus on local GAAP and ideally IFRS 
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing accounting teams, with the ability to inspire, guide, and support team members to reach their full potential
  
• In-depth knowledge of local GAAP accounting and experience with IFRS translation and intercompany transactions 
• Proven experience in tax and payroll accounting, preparation of statutory reports, and ensuring compliance with local regulations 
• Proficiency in SAP and strong MS Excel skills 
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities; excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team        

 

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com