Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. Care to join us?

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to oversee financial reporting, technical accounting and M&A. Reporting to the Controller, the role will be a key position in the finance organization, interacting and coordinating with various departments across the company to ensure proper accounting treatment and accurate financial results. Successful candidates for this position will have the equivalent of 5+ years of professional experience.

The work you’ll do:

• Manage the USGAAP reporting and other external reporting requirements. Support IFRS and statutory reporting as needed.
• Proactively identify, research, communicate, and resolve complex accounting matters.
• Lead policy initiatives, including the implementation of new accounting standards, and ensure global accounting policies are maintained and up to date.
• Continuously monitor, document, and communicate new accounting standards to the organization and determine their impact on the company.
• Lead or support cross-functional strategic initiatives ensuring accounting impacts are proactively addressed.
• Lead Financial M&A due diligence, partner with Corporate Accounting to integrate these transactions, and communicate with Corporate Development and cross-functional team leads on accounting matters.
• Drive management of valuation exercises, including partnering with 3rd party valuation firms to ensure proper valuation and disclosures.
• Support complex areas including equity investments, stock-based compensation, and hedge accounting.
• Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, finance transformation, automation, training, and success in the finance organization.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA; Public accounting experience with Big 4.
• In depth experience in public accounting / private industry with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong leadership skills with a consistent record of leading meaningful initiatives across the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of IFRS would be a plus
• Expert in technical accounting issues and accounting for complex transactions.
• Experience with M&A due diligence, valuations, and purchase accounting.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• A demonstrated history of solving multiple and complex operational and accounting challenges.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP including areas of M&A, equity investments, financial reporting, and other technical accounting matters.
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Effective project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end, manage long-term projects, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, excellent soft-skills, and ability to motivate and influence all levels of management.
• Excellent project management, analytical skills, with attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. Interns and working students explore your benefits here.
• Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
• Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belong