Senior Corporate Accountant

<p>Auterion is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a rapidly scaling, global organization. This is a newly created role and a key contributor to supporting statutory compliance, and preparing for external audits under IFRS and local GAAP requirements.</p> <p>In this role, you will be responsible for executing core close activities for our Swiss and German entities, maintaining balance sheet integrity, and supporting audit and statutory reporting readiness in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. You will work closely with US-based accounting leadership, local finance teams, FPA, tax advisors, and operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys hands-on execution, thrives in complexity, and wants exposure to both local statutory requirements and consolidated group reporting.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities and Duties</strong></p> <ul> <li>Execute month-end close activities for EU entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis</li> <li>Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, payroll, etc with complete supporting documentation</li> <li>Monitor general ledger activity to ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements (Swiss GAAP FER, German HGB)</li> <li>Prepare statutory financial statements for Swiss and German entities in accordance with local commercial code requirements</li> <li>Support consolidated external audits, including preparation of audit schedules, PBC requests, and responses for EU entities</li> <li>Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations between EU entities and US parent company for consolidation purposes</li> <li>Partner with FPA to provide accurate actuals, variance explanations, and support for forecasting and budgeting processes</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and HR to validate accruals, estimates, and operational data</li> <li>Support NetSuite optimization for EU operations, including reporting enhancements, workflows, and localization features</li> <li>Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and strengthen internal controls</li> <li>Prepare management reporting packages for internal review and support US consolidation requirements</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;</li> <li>4-7 years of experience in corporate operational, preferably in a tech, manufacturing, or high-growth environment.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, with mutli-entity experience</li> <li>Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.</li> <li>Experience in accounting processes in a high-growth or start-up environment.</li> <li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.</li> <li>Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)</li> <li>EU Citizenship required. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Stock Options</li> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Pension plan </li> <li>Extended social security package </li> <li>Enhanced maternity paternity leave</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Auterion</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all ... (truncated, view full listing at source)