Experienced Controller (Senior Accountant) Germany

The Controller will be responsible for all aspects of the financial process of the German entity, which contains recording of entries in the financial system till reporting for US GAAP purposes and German GAAP purposes. Also included are making sure the legal entity is in compliance with all legal and fiscal obligations applicable to Germany. Besides the responsibility for the German legal entity the new hire will be responsible for the retail/outlet and shop-in-shop businesses, which is a growing market for the company.

• Be responsible for providing the management of accounting and financial reporting.
• In conjunction with Finance Leaders, determine and provide value added reporting metrics to assist with analysis of business.
• Responsible for maintaining and reconciling the G/L accounts on a daily basis.
• Responsible for month end closing entries to G/L and provide assistance to internal and external auditors as needed.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures documented on Internal Controls Scorecard; specifically timely completion of account reconciliation.
• Responsible for all US GAAP and German GAAP general Accounting activities. More specifically, month end closing, adherence to internal controls scorecard, statutory tax reporting, and providing information to satisfy external auditing requirements
• Reviews all financial statements, reports, analyses, general ledger account reconciliation, journal entries, etc. prior to their submission to upper management to ensure the highest levels of accuracy.
• Prepares statutory financial statements in accordance with German GAAP. Responsible to carry out ad-hoc projects

• H.E.A.O graduate (or a comparable German eduction) in accounting and at least 5 years of related experience. This is a hands on position that requires the ideal candidate to have full-cycle accounting and month/year end close experience
• Makes effective and persuasive presentations, both oral and written; considers issues of style, content, audience, impact, and timing when shaping communication
• Uses accepted financial analysis tools to evaluate and create strategic choices and options; develops a consistent, logical approach for evaluating profitability and revenue potential in business opportunities.
• Maintains a positive and productive attitude in times of ambiguity and uncertainty; adapts quickly to new responsibilities, requirements and tasks.
• Perfect knowledge of the German and English language, written and oral. Dutch will be a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced use of Excel, Word, database applications, query software, Hyperion.
• Have the ability to work within deadlines
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of Legal & Fiscal German law
• Prior experience in a retail/outlet and shop-in-shop organizations. Knowledge of business specific topics such as knowledge of store-administrations.
  

The Company's products are sold under several highly recognized brand names. The Company’s products are distributed domestically and internationally.