Senior Financial Reporting Specialist

This role is part of our Central Finance Team at saas.group.

What is saas.group?

Think of us as the driving catalyst behind your favorite software success stories. saas.group, established in 2017, is on a mission to turbocharge promising B2B SaaS ventures, unlocking their full potential. As a Software-as-a-Service portfolio powerhouse, we specialize in acquiring small software treasures and polishing them into industry stars. With a dynamic, fully remote team of nearly 350 colleagues spanning 44 countries we are truly global and we are rewriting the playbook on SaaS innovation and collaboration. We grow 20 exciting brands under our umbrella. Feel free to explore our Candidate's Hub to get an insider's view, dive into our culture, gain valuable insights into our teams and how we work.

Profile Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Financial Reporting Specialist to join our finance team. This critical role will support our internal & external financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and local GAAP. The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will report directly to the Director of Accounting and Tax, and work closely with other finance team members to provide insightful financial analysis and reporting for our diverse portfolio of SaaS companies.

Your responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review Group and subsidiary financial statements and disclosures, ensuring compliance with IFRS and Local GAAP.
• Technical Accounting: Support on complex accounting topics, including revenue recognition, business combinations, equity accounting, and other technical areas.
• Policy and Memo Development: Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on new accounting standards and pronouncements, assess their impact on the organization, and provide recommendations for implementation.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability. Identify opportunities for improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting.
• Month-End Close:  Own the month-end close process of assigned brands or entities, including journal entries, payments, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Audit Support: Assist in the coordination and management of external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Brand Accounting In-House: Transition outsourced accounting of Brands to in-house Central Finance, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of closing in local GAAP
• ERP Implementation: Support the implementation of a new ERP system to improve financial reporting and operational efficiency.
• Tax Filing: Prepare and file US sales tax, VAT to ensure compliance with all tax regulations

What You bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, ACCA or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical accounting, financial reporting or a related field, preferably within a multi-entity, multinational corporate environment in SaaS or technology sector.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting standards, US GAAP or German GAAP knowledge is a Plus.
• Analytical, organized, and problem-solver with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of financial reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in English, German is a Plus.

What’s in it for You

• Ultimate flexibility: We’re 100% remote. You can work from wherever you like, whenever you like.
• Freedom and autonomy: We’re a high-trust team, and you’ll be given lots of flexibility to solve problems in your own way — with plenty of help from the team when you need it.
• Minimum bureaucracy: We don’t like to get bogged down with meetings and red tape. We like to be efficient and keep momentum steady & sustainable.
• Small & friendly team: We help each other out, have fun, and joke around.
• Our network: We are a community of entrepreneurial SaaS professionals that regularly exchange ideas, knowledge, learning  and expertise with each other internally. 
• Flexible time off: We want you to recharge your batteries when needed.

We don’t just simply offer you to “take a job with us” but rather to “join us on this journey” to build the world's largest platform of independent SaaS companies. 

Sounds like something you’re up for? Feel free to apply even if you don’t check all these boxes. We believe in the power of diversity and fresh perspectives to spice up our team. Your application might just be the missing ingredient.