# Management Accountant

**Company:** [Black Forest Labs](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/black-forest-labs)
**Location:** Freiburg, Germany
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** €70k – €100k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** German Gaap, US GAAP, Datev, Rillet, NetSuite, Excel, ERP Systems, Vat Compliance, Intercompany Accounting, Treasury, Payroll Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Transfer Pricing
**Posted:** 2026-07-29

> The Management Accountant will manage German entity accounting, payroll reconciliations, tax compliance, intercompany transactions, and support US GAAP consolidation across German and US operations. The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, German and English fluency, and familiarity with German accounting practices and ERP systems.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### Core Accounting Operations
- Manage full-cycle billing, collections, and accounts payable for the German entity.
- Execute treasury and cash management functions, including inter-company settlements.
- Process and reconcile inter-company transactions between German and US entities.
- Partner with People Operations and external payroll agencies across Europe to ensure accurate and timely payroll accounting entries.
- Review payroll outputs from external providers and post journal entries to the general ledger.
- Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts, including accruals, statutory deductions, and benefits, each month.
- Maintain accurate books and records in accordance with German GAAP (HGB).
- Maintain dual bookkeeping across DATEV and Rillet, ensuring both systems remain accurate, aligned, and reconciled.

### Tax & Compliance
- Coordinate with external German accountants (Steuerberater) to ensure accurate VAT returns and filings.
- Support annual tax compliance, including Körperschaftsteuer and Gewerbesteuer.
- Maintain documentation for tax audits and statutory requirements.
- Monitor regulatory changes affecting German accounting and tax obligations.

### US GAAP Reporting Support
- Assist in reconciling German GAAP accounts to a US GAAP basis.
- Provide monthly financial data and schedules for consolidated US GAAP reporting.
- Support quarter-end and year-end close processes for global consolidation.
- Help maintain documentation for US GAAP accounting policies and procedures.

### Processes & Systems
- Implement and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
- Work with ERP and financial systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support integration of German operations into global financial infrastructure.
- Maintain organized documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

## Requirements

- Completed Ausbildung as Steuerfachangestellter, Steuerfachwirt, or similar accounting qualification.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in accounting roles, preferably in fast-growing companies or startups.
- Full fluency in German and English.
- Strong proficiency with accounting software and Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Freiburg, Germany.

## Nice-to-Haves

- Experience with DATEV and/or modern cloud ERP systems such as Rillet or NetSuite.
- Familiarity with German GAAP (HGB) and US GAAP principles.
- Experience working in dual-entity or international company structures.
- Prior work with German Steuerberater and understanding of VAT compliance.
- Experience coordinating with People Operations and third-party payroll providers.
- Experience in technology or SaaS companies.
- Knowledge of intercompany accounting and transfer pricing basics.

## Compensation

- Base annual salary: €70,000–€100,000.
- Equity.

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