Manager, Cost Accounting & Operations Finance

Munich - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were building something from the ground up and we need a sharp operationally fluent Manager Cost Accounting & Operations Finance to build it with us. This is a newly created role which means you wont be inheriting someone elses playbook. Youll be writing it.

At the intersection of accounting operations and supply chain youll design and implement the cost accounting and inventory systems that underpin our global manufacturing and distribution operations. Youll be the connective tissue between the finance team and the operations team translating physical inventory movements into clean auditable financials while helping operational partners understand the cost implications of the decisions they make every day.

This is a role for someone who is energized by complexity allergic to black boxes and deeply motivated by building processes that scale. If youve spent your career not just reporting on inventory but actually fixing the systems behind it and youre ready to do that in a high-growth fast-moving environment this is your seat at the table.

Responsibilities and Duties

Lead the monthly close process for inventory and COGS including journal entries reconciliations and internal reporting
Ensure accurate inventory costing and valuation including landed cost freight duties variances and other COGS components
Own the inventory subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger
Oversee purchase accrual processes and work with Procurement and AP to ensure accuracy and completeness
Analyze inventory open PO Commitments demand forecasts and other ﬁnancial and operational data and provide recommendations to management.
Identify and support continual process improvements for increased efﬁciency and timely reporting.
Monitor and analyze inventory movements including in-transit consignment write-offs and returns and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
Drive process improvements related to inventory and COGS accounting including documentation of policies and procedures and automation
Partner with FP&A and Operations to provide timely and accurate analysis of COGS trends and inventory balances along with insights and reporting regarding inventory and margin drivers
Support the annual financial audit including the preparation of spreadsheets or reports that support the financial statement numbers (e.g. inventory balances COGS breakdown inventory adjustments) and responses related to inventory and COGS
Support physical inventory and cycle count processes and ensure results are reflected properly and timely in financial statements

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field;
7 years of progressive experience in accounting preferably in a tech manufacturing or high-growth environment with at least 3 years of inventory experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS with expertise in inventory valuation and cost accounting.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite SAP Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
Experience in accounting processes in a high-growth or start-up environment.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and functions.
Fluency in English and German is a requirement.
EU Citizenship required.

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Stock Options
Generous holiday allowance
Pension plan
Extended social security package
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Wellpass membership

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation openness and excellence where youll be empowered to develop ideas collaborate across all levels and make an impact that matters.

Required Experience:

Manager

Responsibilities and Duties

Lead the monthly close process for inventory and COGS including journal entries reconciliations and internal reporting
Ensure accurate inventory costing and valuation including landed cost freight duties variances and other COGS components
Own the inventory subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger
Oversee purchase accrual processes and work with Procurement and AP to ensure accuracy and completeness
Analyze inventory open PO Commitments demand forecasts and other ﬁnancial and operational data and provide recommendations to management.
Identify and support continual process improvements for increased efﬁciency and timely reporting.
Monitor and analyze inventory movements including in-transit consignment write-offs and returns and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
Drive process improvements related to inventory and COGS accounting including documentation of policies and procedures and automation
Partner with FP&A and Operations to provide timely and accurate analysis of COGS trends and inventory balances along with insights and reporting regarding inventory and margin drivers
Support the annual financial audit including the preparation of spreadsheets or reports that support the financial statement numbers (e.g. inventory balances COGS breakdown inventory adjustments) and responses related to inventory and COGS
Support physical inventory and cycle count processes and ensure results are reflected properly and timely in financial statements

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field;
7 years of progressive experience in accounting preferably in a tech manufacturing or high-growth environment with at least 3 years of inventory experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS with expertise in inventory valuation and cost accounting.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite SAP Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
Experience in accounting processes in a high-growth or start-up environment.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and functions.
Fluency in English and German is a requirement.
EU Citizenship required.

Benefits