Interim Finance Manager (f/m/x)

We are looking for an Interim Finance Manager (f/m/x) to start immediately for our client, a company based in the Kassel area. For this position, the employee in question will be hired on a project basis.

Your Responsibilities

• supporting the global consolidation and financial reporting process
• Support the Financial integration of business structures and reporting
• Support the local team in Germany in executing the month-end close processes, driving improvements in accounting close.
• Perform all relevant month-end close activities such as preparing journal entries, ensuring quality account reconciliations, reviewing vendor agreements for accounting assessment, and conducting fluctuation analyses.
• Develop and execute monthly analytics to compare budget vs actual to analyze monthly close result
• Ensure complete and accurate results are delivered on time for reporting in accordance with both local and US GAAP.
• Oversee and manage cost accounting processes, including standard cost development, variance analysis and inventory valuation
• Support the consolidation and reporting processes including accounting for the impact of foreign exchange rates and elimination of intercompany balances.
• Track and report open purchase orders, monthly, ensuring all period-end expenses are appropriately accrued.
• Lead the implementation of best practices on the general ledger team to simplify, standardize and scale our business
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested to support accelerated growth.

Preferred Experience
• Strong background in manufacturing finance
• Several years of overall accounting experience within a fast-paced high-growth environment
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment with sound understanding of cost accounting
• Experience in SOX control documentation/execution
• Strong collaboration, teamwork skills
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large volumes of transactional data
• Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking capability
• Process re-engineering involvement and/or process efficiency focus
• Nice to have: Experience with Salesforce and NetSuite ERP

Start: asap
Duration: 3-6 months
Location: Kassel, remote