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Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!
Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you’ve had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
Thanks for your interest in working on our team!
We are currently looking for a highly motivated Head of Accounting Adtran Networks SE (M/F/D) to join our Accounting team in Meiningen or Munich. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying.

Principle duties and essential functions

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual statements under IFRS/European GAAP and US GAAP; coordinate group consolidation
• Operational Accounting: Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable , intercompany reconciliations, payroll accounting, and related provisions
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to all regulations, tax requirements, and SOX standards; strengthen internal control systems
• US Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for finance matters with the US parent company
• Audit Management: Manage statutory and internal audits, working closely with auditors
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the international accounting team
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies, support ERP (SAP) projects
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, and Corporate Finance

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 8 years in a management or leadership role within an international or multinational company
• Expertise in IFRS/European GAAP and US GAAP, with SOX experience
• Strong knowledge of European tax and statutory requirements
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages a plus
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

Preferred

• Experience in US-listed companies
• Leading teams across multiple European jurisdictions
• Familiarity with transfer pricing and international tax structures

Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
• Internal training program
• Fitness-, travel cost- and kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free
• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual statements under IFRS/European GAAP and US GAAP; coordinate group consolidation
• Operational Accounting: Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable , intercompany reconciliations, payroll accounting, and related provisions
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to all regulations, tax requirements, and SOX standards; strengthen internal control systems
• US Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for finance matters with the US parent company
• Audit Management: Manage statutory and internal audits, working closely with auditors
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the international accounting team
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies, support ERP (SAP) projects
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, and Corporate Financ