Senior Financial Analyst (Accountant) - German
NACBA, Wenatchee, WA, United States
About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use):
11,
S&P Global Corporate .
The Role:
Senior Financial Analyst (Accountant) - German.
The Team:
The EMEA Enterprise Controller team is responsible for month‑end close, management & statutory reporting and internal controls across the region. The role reports to the Director – Multi‑Entity Controller and is embedded in an international team.
Responsibilities
Analysis/interrogation of key balance sheet & P&L accounts, with preparation and posting of any associated journals
Preparation of financial statements for legal entities in accordance with German GAAP and IFRS
Responsibility for month‑end processes, including the preparation & posting of journals along with preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
Responsibility for liaising and interacting with external auditors pursuant to the timely completion of statutory audits carried out on legal entities
Responsibility for ensuring timely preparation of corporate tax returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing of payment and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts
Responsibility for ensuring timely preparation of VAT returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing of payment and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts
Responsibility for Accounts Payable and local contact for T&E questions and compliance
Support to payroll department and posting of payroll transactions / review of automated feeds
Qualifications
ACA / CPA / CA / ACCA or equivalent certification
Strong technical accounting skills / knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS
Ability to prepare financial statements and lead local audits
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Financial Reporting or Accounting
Good understanding of VAT and general tax accounting
Experience with financial statement reporting and local statutory filing obligations
Soft Skills
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines
Real team player with innate desire to contribute to change
Fluency in both English and German
Attention to detail
Hands‑on approach
Delivers excellence with agility and rigor
A strong desire to exceed expectations
Results orientated
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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Grade Level (for internal use):
11,
S&P Global Corporate .
The Role:
Senior Financial Analyst (Accountant) - German.
The Team:
The EMEA Enterprise Controller team is responsible for month‑end close, management & statutory reporting and internal controls across the region. The role reports to the Director – Multi‑Entity Controller and is embedded in an international team.
Responsibilities
Analysis/interrogation of key balance sheet & P&L accounts, with preparation and posting of any associated journals
Preparation of financial statements for legal entities in accordance with German GAAP and IFRS
Responsibility for month‑end processes, including the preparation & posting of journals along with preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
Responsibility for liaising and interacting with external auditors pursuant to the timely completion of statutory audits carried out on legal entities
Responsibility for ensuring timely preparation of corporate tax returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing of payment and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts
Responsibility for ensuring timely preparation of VAT returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing of payment and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts
Responsibility for Accounts Payable and local contact for T&E questions and compliance
Support to payroll department and posting of payroll transactions / review of automated feeds
Qualifications
ACA / CPA / CA / ACCA or equivalent certification
Strong technical accounting skills / knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS
Ability to prepare financial statements and lead local audits
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Financial Reporting or Accounting
Good understanding of VAT and general tax accounting
Experience with financial statement reporting and local statutory filing obligations
Soft Skills
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines
Real team player with innate desire to contribute to change
Fluency in both English and German
Attention to detail
Hands‑on approach
Delivers excellence with agility and rigor
A strong desire to exceed expectations
Results orientated
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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