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Management Accountant

Black Forest Labs· Finance
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Freiburg€70k - €100kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Management Accountant role based in Freiburg, Germany, supporting dual-entity German and US accounting operations with German GAAP (HGB) and US GAAP alignment, cross-border coordination, and payroll/tax/compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle billing, collections, and accounts payable for German entity
  • Execute treasury and cash management functions, including inter-company settlements
  • Process and reconcile inter-company transactions between German and US entities
  • Partner with People Operations and external payroll agencies across Europe to ensure accurate and timely payroll accounting entries
  • Review payroll outputs from external providers and post journal entries to the general ledger
  • Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts (accruals, statutory deductions, benefits) each month
  • Maintain accurate books and records in accordance with German GAAP (HGB)
  • Maintain dual bookkeeping across DATEV (German statutory books) and Rillet (global ERP), ensuring both systems remain accurate, aligned, and reconciled on an ongoing basis
  • Coordinate with external German accountants (Steuerberater) to ensure accurate VAT returns and filings
  • Support annual tax compliance including Körperschaftsteuer and Gewerbesteuer
  • Maintain documentation for tax audits and statutory requirements
  • Monitor regulatory changes affecting German accounting and tax obligations
  • Assist in reconciling German GAAP accounts to US GAAP basis
  • Provide monthly financial data and schedules for consolidated US GAAP reporting
  • Support quarter-end and year-end close processes for global consolidation
  • Help maintain documentation for US GAAP accounting policies and procedures
  • Implement and improve accounting processes and internal controls
  • Work with ERP and financial systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Support integration of German operations into global financial infrastructure
  • Maintain organized documentation for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Completed Ausbildung as Steuerfachangestellter/ Steuerfachwirt or similar accounting qualification
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting preferred
  • 3 plus years experience in accounting role(s), preferably in fast-growing companies or startups
  • Full fluency in German and English
  • Strong proficiency with accounting software and Excel; experience with ERP systems

Skills

Required:Accounting softwareGerman GAAP (HGB)US GAAP knowledgeTax compliance
Nice to have:Inter-company accounting

Benefits

  • Base Annual Salary: EU €70,000- €100,000 + Equity
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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