Senior Manager Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

We're Celonis the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that we need you to join us.
The Role:
We are looking for a Senior Manager Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to oversee financial reporting technical accounting and M&A. Reporting to the SVP Group Controller the role will be a key position in the finance organization interacting and coordinating with various departments across the company to ensure proper accounting treatment and accurate financial results. Successful candidates for this position will have the equivalent of 5+ years of professional experience.
The work you’ll do:

• Manage the USGAAP reporting and other external reporting requirements.  Support IFRS and statutory reporting as needed.
• Proactively identify research communicate and resolve complex accounting matters.
• Lead policy initiatives including the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure global accounting policies are maintained and up to date.
• Continuously monitor document and communicate new accounting standards to the organization and determine their impact on the company.
• Lead or support cross-functional strategic initiatives ensuring accounting impacts are proactively addressed.
• Lead Financial M&A due diligence partner with Corporate Accounting to integrate these transactions and communicate with Corporate Development and cross-functional team leads on accounting matters.
• Drive management of valuation exercises including partnering with 3rd party valuation firms to ensure proper valuation and disclosures.
• Support complex areas including equity investments stock-based compensation and hedge accounting.
• Develop a culture of mentorship continuous improvement finance transformation automation training and success in the finance organization.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting CPA; Public accounting experience with Big 4.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting / private industry with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong leadership skills with a consistent record of leading meaningful initiatives across the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of IFRS would be a plus
• Expert in technical accounting issues and accounting for complex transactions.
• Experience with M&A due diligence valuations and purchase accounting.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast-paced high growth environment.
• A demonstrated history of solving multiple and complex operational and accounting challenges.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis current knowledge of U.S. GAAP including areas of M&A equity investments financial reporting and other technical accounting matters.
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills analytical skills and the ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Effective project management skills including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end manage long-term projects and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills excellent soft-skills and ability to motivate and influence all levels of management.
• Excellent project management analytical skills with attention to detail organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement. 

Current and future visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

What We Do

Celonis makes processes work — for people companies and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and together with their partners build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich Germany and New York City USA with more than 20 offices worldwide. # Approximately half of the top 200 companies of the Forbes Global 2000 are Celonis customers. # More than 30% of the Fortune Global 500 and more than 25% of the Fortune 500 are Celonis customers. # To date Celonis customers have realized more than $8 billion in value and identified more than $18 billion in value. Celonis has been recognized as: # Germany’s most valuable startup and one of the most valuable in New York City # One of the world’s 50 most valuable private companies # The first German decacorn and one of only 48 in the world # The second largest unicorn in Europe

Why Work With Us

Celonis is a dynamic fast-paced and rewarding place to work. Proudly calling ourselves Celonauts we are innovators and change-makers who challenge the status quo. We tackle challenges together and celebrate our successes as a team in and out of the office. Together we’re changing the world one process at a time. Care to join us?

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