Head of Accounting Adtran Networks SE (M/F/D)
Job Summary
Job Description
Adtran is seeking a highly motivated Head of Accounting to join their team in Meiningen or Munich. This role involves comprehensive financial reporting under IFRS/European GAAP and US GAAP, overseeing operational accounting including AP/AR and payroll, and ensuring compliance with tax and SOX standards. The Head of Accounting will also manage audits, lead an international team, drive process improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally, serving as a key liaison with the US parent company.
Must have:
- Prepare, review, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual statements under IFRS/European GAAP and US GAAP; coordinate group consolidation
- Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable , intercompany reconciliations, payroll accounting, and related provisions
- Ensure adherence to all regulations, tax requirements, and SOX standards; strengthen internal control systems
- Serve as the primary contact for finance matters with the US parent company
- Manage statutory and internal audits, working closely with auditors
- Lead, mentor, and develop the international accounting team
- Identify and implement efficiencies, support ERP (SAP) projects
- Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, and Corporate Finance
Good to have:
- Experience in US-listed companies
- Leading teams across multiple European jurisdictions
- Familiarity with transfer pricing and international tax structures
Perks:
- Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
- Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
- Internal training program
- Fitness-, travel cost- and kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free
- Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products
8 skills required
Job Details
We are currently looking for a highly motivated Head of Accounting Adtran Networks SE (M/F/D) to join our Accounting team in Meiningen or Munich. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying.
Principle duties and essential functions
- Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual statements under IFRS/European GAAP and US GAAP; coordinate group consolidation
- Operational Accounting: Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable , intercompany reconciliations, payroll accounting, and related provisions
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to all regulations, tax requirements, and SOX standards; strengthen internal control systems
- US Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for finance matters with the US parent company
- Audit Management: Manage statutory and internal audits, working closely with auditors
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the international accounting team
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies, support ERP (SAP) projects
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, and Corporate Finance
Knowledge, skills and experience required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional accounting certification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent is required
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 8 years in a management or leadership role within an international or multinational company
- Expertise in IFRS/European GAAP and US GAAP, with SOX experience
- Strong knowledge of European tax and statutory requirements
- Fluency in German and English; additional languages a plus
- Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
Preferred
- Experience in US-listed companies
- Leading teams across multiple European jurisdictions
- Familiarity with transfer pricing and international tax structures
Benefits
- Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
- Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
- Internal training program
- Fitness-, travel cost- and kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free
- Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products
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About The Company
Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate.
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