Financial Accountant (m/f/d)
About constellr
A career at constellr is for those who are seeking the extraordinary. We are operating in the new space and agri-tech sectors, combining engineering, Earth Observation and agronomy to address one of the biggest challenges of our time: how to ensure global food security. We are a fast-growing team of highly motivated engineers, scientists, and business professionals with a shared vision to rebase decision making in tomorrow’s smart farming industry.
constellr has offices in the European capital, Brussels, situated between the attractive Etterbeek and Watermael districts and in beautiful Freiburg, in southwest Germany, bordering the Black Forest and near France and Switzerland.
About the team
You will be part of our finance team, reporting into our CFO working closely alongside our Finance & Planning Manager and two other members within this team.
Location – Our current team are all based in Germany, this role is very flexible with remote working with team & wider company meets up – we have hubs in Munich, Freiburg & Berlin therefore it’s a great bonus if you are commutable from these cities.
The role
We’re looking for a passionate and confident accountant to join our finance team. You will play a pivotal and important role by ensuring accurate accounting and reporting that will enable our company to drive forward during this exciting time of growth.
As our Financial Accountant you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring timely, accurate month-end closing and financial reporting to Management
- Responsible for preparation and closing of monthly and annual financial statements
- Responsible for accounting processes and tasks (i.e.: AP & AR process, GL, asset accounting, account reconciliation, etc.)
- Coordinating and liaising with internal parties to support intercompany activities
- Supporting forecasting and budgeting exercise as per corporate guidelines
- Coordinating and liaising with external parties like external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial agents, local tax and government authorities where required
- Performing monthly USt Voranmeldungen
- Actively supporting the creation of accounting new processes and system implementation when required
Job requirements
About you
- Accounting/Business/Economics degree.
- Proven experience in industrial or software companies or audit firms at a mid-level.
- Good working knowledge of HGB and IFRS, with a particular emphasis of asset and R&D accounting.
- Well-versed in MS Office, especially MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- A self-starter who can plan, organise and take initiative to meet job objectives and deadlines independently.
- A can-do attitude, driven and passionate about work.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluent in English and German (B2 level minimum)
What we offer you here at constellr
- You will be part of a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary and diverse team with a strong desire to change the world.
- Flexible & remote working with great opportunities to attend company retreats and team bonding events.
- Participation in our VSOP (Virtual Share Options Plan).
- Autonomy to set and deliver against your own goals, develop new skills and capabilities and lead others to do the same.
- You can directly influence your contribution to achieving several of the UN's sustainable development goals, including Zero Hunger, Clean Water, No Poverty and Climate Action
- You will tackle challenges and contribute to delivering the world’s first commercial infrared constellation into orbit, enabling an unprecedented understanding of our planet and its resources.