Senior Financial Accountant (m/f/d) at Stratasys

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

In this role, Stratasys is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our team! In this role, you will support and be responsible for the accounting function for one UK company and for the Swiss businesses, working closely with both Regional and Global controlling teams in driving excellence across the EMEA region. The ideal candidates will be near Baden Baden, Germany and able to travel occasionally to the Office in Switzerland which is close to the Bodensee & Butzbach.

• Support and maintain the accounts in line with Local and US GAAP
• Review existing controls and implementation of new controls, balance sheet reconciliations processes and follow up to closure of internal audit and SOX recommendations
• Apply FRS knowledge to day-to-day accounting transactions to ensure compliance
• Preparation, timely completion and filing of statutory requirements including, but not limited to, statutory accounts, tax and VAT filings etc.
• Be the technical expert for the accounting queries
• Drive and ensure compliance with all Group accounting policies
• Assess, develop, and implement required control/process enhancements to drive efficiency
• Drive transformation of the transactional accounting activities to reach an higher level of effectiveness, efficiency and control
• Submission of monthly accounts in a timely and efficient manner as required and working closely with EMEA service center
• Management of quarterly inter-company billing
• Support the regional FP&A function as required ensuring meaningful analysis to business performance and insightful decision support information
• Build, work and maintain effective working relationships with all Corporate functions
• Build and maintain effective relationships with both Internal and External auditors as well as managing all audits in line with required deliverables and timetables
• Support M&A activity incorporating due diligence of acquisitions followed by integration and on-boarding

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar Finance / Accounting / Controlling role
• Knowledge of local and accounting regulations, i.e. statutory accounts experience
• Experience in managing internal and external audits, SOX and US GAAP preferred
• Expertise with financial systems and tools
• Experience with Swiss accounting rules cost plus rules in Switzerland and Germany is an asset
• Highly motivated and driven professional, able to manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously
• Executive presence and ability to drive results at all levels of the organisation
• Demonstration of strategical, analytical, organisational and management skills
• Eye for detail, with hands on approach
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong compliance to company values & ethics

• Company Overview – https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/
• Our Culture and Values – https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/culture/
• Our Sustainability “3D Printing a Better Tomorrow” – https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/sustainability/
• Our Locations – https://www.stratasys.com/en/contact-us/office-locations/
• Check out our video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wmDfmt2bNI

• Competitive compensation package including annual bonus
• 30 working days vacation annually in addition to public holidays
• Pluxee Benefits supplement
• A pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day, and take advantage of our on-site restaurant
• International working environment
• All the equipment you need to succeed
• A work environment that values trust, respect, and growth

Send us your application in English; we accept applications exclusively over the Stratasys career portal. We regret that we may exclusively consider candidates with working permits for Germany.