Senior Manager Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you 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 SVP, Group 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA; Public accounting experience with Big 4.
• 5+ years of 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.

• 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. 

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
• Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
• Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
• Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
• Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
• Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
• Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
• Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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