Accounting Manager Germany (m /w/ d)

• Ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting, including preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial statements and disclosures in line with local regulations and Emerson policies
• Close partnership with Finance and Shared Services to ensure timely month-end close process and effectively resolve technical accounting issues.
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual "data request" submissions to EMEA HQ team.
• Actively contribute to the completeness and quality of account reconciliations and balance sheet analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis. Execute necessary remediation plans for open and unreconciled items.
• Maintain depth and breadth of expertise in Statutory/Technical accounting. 
• Interpret accounting standards and internal policies, providing guidance on complex accounting issues and supporting implementation of new requirements.
• Develop and enhance process documentation, process maps and risk control matrix to improve the internal control framework.
• Drive consistency and harmonization of accounting policies and processes across German legal entities.
• Partner with Internal auditors, external auditors to resolve complex technical accounting matters for Statutory and US GAAP audits.
• Lead initiatives defined by management.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with EMEA HQ, local finance teams, shared services, and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure transparency on deliverables and timelines, maintaining clear and proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Prepare needed journal entries and support shared services with accounting queries.

• Hands-on mindset with the ability to balance operational tasks (e.g., journal entries) with guiding and supporting less experienced colleagues
• Strong expertise in accounting fundamentals, particularly HGB and US GAAP
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and leadership skills
• High level of integrity and ethical standards in all business activities
• Project Management experience 
• Strong motivation to continuously learn, develop, and grow professionally

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics from an accredited university
• More than 10 years of experience with HGB and US GAAP, preferably at a multinational company
• Fluent in German language with good English language skills
• Strong SAP expertise (especially FICO) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• In-depth experience with Hyperion/HFM
• Proven expertise in technical accounting with a strong command of HGB (statutory) and US GAAP.
• Experience managing external and internal audits including preparation of statutory financial statements (notes and management report)
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve complex accounting issues.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Hands-on accounting and organizational experience, including coordination with multiple teams / projects simultaneously.
• Process oriented and strong data management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and matrix organization, with a high level of adaptability to change
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism, combined with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage large volumes of datasets. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• We place great importance on your development, which is why we want to ensure that at Emerson you not only find a role, but also a work environment that encourages and supports you. To ensure that you grow not only professionally but also personally, we offer a wide range of attractive employee benefits:

• Attractive compensation package, including additional benefits 

• Company cafeteria offering fresh and healthy meals daily

• On-site medical consultations and employee counseling services

• Discount on the Deutschlandticket

• Attractive sports and leisure activities through our Hansefit program