Associate Director - Consolidation and Reporting

Job Description

About your tasks:

• Execute and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes across the group
• Drive inventory accounting processes and ensure timely, accurate results in collaboration with multiple departments in the company
• Oversee and execute non-financial reporting in line with CSRD/ESRS requirements
• Ensure full IFRS compliance and support group audit processes
• Prepare the consolidated annual report, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with reporting standards
• Provide strategic input and guidance as the senior point of contact for consolidation, accounting, and reporting matters
• Coach and work alongside a team of ~5 accounting professionals, building expertise and delivering results together

Qualifications

About you:

• Extensive experience in financial reporting, ideally with an audit background and international scope
• Strong IFRS knowledge, with ESRS/CSRD familiarity considered a plus
• CPA or Dutch RA certification preferred
• You're comfortable navigating across departments and engaging with diverse stakeholders
• English proficiency required; Dutch or German is an advantage
• You care about accuracy, structure, and enabling better business decisions through data

This role can be based in either our Cologne or Sevenum office. Whichever you choose will be your primary location with regular (weekly) on-site presence; occasional (bi-weekly - monthly) visits to the other office are also part of the role.

Additional Information

About your Benefits:

To best support you with your individual needs—whether it's leading a healthy life, having enough time for yourself, or developing your skills—we offer a wide range of location-specific benefits:

• Travel Allowance: Not all employees live close to our office. Therefore, we support your daily commute with a travel allowance of 23 Cents / kilometer. This compensation is in addition to your salary.
• Vacation: We offer 28 vacation days and an annual vacation bonus (8% of your annual gross salary) in addition to your salary.
• Company Pension Plan: Your future is important to us, which is why we offer you an excellent and contribution-free company pension plan.
• Employee Discounts: Several times a year, we offer discounted employee sales directly on-site, as well as a 10% discount on our online selection.
• Development: Grow! We support and promote your personal development through various internal and external training programs.
• Redcare Events: We foster team building through creative team events and celebrate our successes together at regularly held parties.
• Sports: We have our own fitness room that you can use during your break or before/after work. Additionally, during your breaks, you can enjoy the cozy relaxation room, table tennis, or foosball.
• Mental Health: Get quick and professional help from Likeminded psychologists if you feel overwhelmed in your personal or professional life. Anonymous and free of charge.

Compensation Grade: Grade 17