Emma is hiring a

Senior Team Lead General Ledger

Frankfurt, Germany
Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Created in 2013, we are now the world's largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 30 countries and recommended by many consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. We're pushing the boundaries of technology to transform the world of sleep and we want your help to pull it off.
  
We're a highly ambitious, hard-working team that pushes you to produce your best work yet. We focus on how we approach problems, we chase growth, and set ambitious goals. Want your ideas to have an impact and your career to grow? Then Emma is the right place for you.

What you´ll do:

  • Lead and oversee the group's financial accounting to ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with IFRS.
  • Manage and coordinate the consolidation of financial statements for 25+ entities, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
  • Mentor and lead a team of accountants, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement (Team of 6 in Frankfurt + more in our other offices).
  • Work closely with other finance teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
  • Develop, implement, and enhance internal controls and accounting policies.
  • Streamline accounting processes and systems, optimizing the use of our ERP.
  • Coordinate audit schedules, liaise with external auditors, and assist with tax and regulatory compliance.
  • Drive data-driven decision-making through ad-hoc financial analyses and projects (in cooperation with our Controlling team)
  • Be a proactive member of our entrepreneurial culture by sharing your financial leadership and problem-solving skills. 

Who we´re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Master's degree or CPA is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in group accounting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • A sound knowledge base of IFRS.
  • Proficiency in MS Business Central is a Bonus.
  • Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of developing teams.
  • A strategic mindset with strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • A team player with a "can-do" attitude, embracing our "one team, one dream" philosophy.
  • Fluency in German is a plus. 

What we offer:

  • A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals.
  • The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team.
  • Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA.
  • To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events.

Become an Emmie

Emma is transforming the world of sleep - and we want the highest-performing people to help us pull it off. We want you. But only if you're willing to go all in. Only if you're willing to question, disrupt, innovate, and create from the ground up. ​

We proudly celebrate diversity. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting inclusion in our workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Our aim is to get back to you in a couple of days, however, we are currently receiving a large number of applications and this might lead to a delay in the process. We will get back to you as soon as possible!
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