Senior Accountant Germany, Belgium & France

Since 1998, Gynemed has been driving progress in reproductive medicine. Headquartered near Lübeck and as part of the international Nexpring Health Group, we supply more than 3,000 clinics worldwide with high-end IVF solutions. Our success is built on our 45 employees, to whom we offer the ideal framework for professional development through flexible working hours, autonomous tasks, and a crisis-proof future. Become part of a team that makes lifelong dreams come true.

Senior Accountant – Germany, Belgium & France
Flexible / Hybrid / Remote within Europe, preference in Germany

Overview
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations across Germany, Belgium, and France for a private equity–backed organization. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and local statutory compliance. The position requires hands-on accounting expertise, is comfortable working in a changing environment, and has fluency in German and English.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage and oversee all general ledger accounting activities for Germany, Belgium, and France
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable local GAAP
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and reconciliations across entities
• Monthly reporting packages, and ad hoc financial analyses

Stakeholder Reporting

• Partner closely with corporate finance, external tax advisors
• Support reporting requirements, audits, and information requests from colleagues across the organization
• Contribute to acquisition integrations as appropriate, and process harmonization

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements in Germany, Belgium, and France
• Oversee VAT, payroll accounting, and statutory filings in coordination with external advisors
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and local authorities
• Maintain strong internal controls aligned with private equity and group standards

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and controls
• Support ERP and system enhancements or implementations as needed

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multinational operations
• Experience of working with other European local jurisdictions, specifically Germany, while reporting to a US parent-company
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)

Preferred

• Experience covering Germany, Belgium, and/or France
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite)
• Strong Excel skills

Competencies

• Strong technical accounting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, PE-driven environment
• High attention to detail with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills across cultures and functions
• Proven ability to lead people and manage multiple priorities

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