A

Avantor

Global provider of high-purity lab materials

Accounting Manager

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSchwabmünchen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally in an international corporate environment.
  • Initial experience leading employees, functionally or disciplinarily.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting under HGB; knowledge of US GAAP is an advantage.
  • Experience preparing financial statements, financial reporting, and compliance and control processes.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, ideally Sage, DATEV, or comparable applications.
  • A structured and independent working style.
  • Very good spoken and written German and English skills.

Responsibilities

  • Functionally and disciplinarily lead the Accounting team and collaborate closely with internal partners, including Controlling, Procurement, and other departments.
  • Be responsible for financial accounting and ensure proper accounting under HGB and US GAAP.
  • Conduct and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes, including group reporting and company-wide reporting.
  • Prepare balance sheet, account, accrual, and intercompany reconciliations and ensure high data and closing quality.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, compliance requirements, SOX controls, and internal control processes.
  • Work with tax authorities and support tax matters and VAT processes.
  • Collaborate closely with auditors, tax advisors, Corporate Finance, and international finance teams.
  • Review, approve, and execute payments, and support pension and payroll payments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of US GAAP.
  • Professional experience in an international corporate environment.

About the Company

Avantor

Global provider of high-purity lab materials

Avantor supplies high-purity chemicals, lab consumables, equipment, and related services to life sciences and advanced technology customers worldwide. Its products are used across research, development, manufacturing, and quality control to source and apply materials throughout workflows. It differs from competitors by offering a vertically integrated, end-to-end platform that combines materials with extensive lab products and services in one global network. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that enables scientific progress by supporting research and production with high-purity materials and lab solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bristol, PA
Founded
1904

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Avantor

See more jobs