Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
Ziel der Position:
In dieser Rolle übernimmst du eine Schlüsselposition für die Sicherstellung einer präzisen Finanzberichterstattung, Compliance und strategischen Einblicke für das Unternehmen. Du verantwortest die monatlichen Abschlussaktivitäten, erstellst detaillierte Finanzanalysen und unterstützt bei Steuerberichterstattung sowie Audits. Durch die termingerechte und verlässliche Erstellung von Forecasts, Budgets und Abweichungsanalysen trägst du maßgeblich zu fundierten Entscheidungen und zur finanziellen Stabilität des Unternehmens bei. Darüber hinaus leistest du ad-hoc finanzielle Unterstützung und arbeitest eng mit dem Financial Accounting Manager zusammen, um gesetzliche, behördliche und interne Reporting-Anforderungen zu erfüllen.
Aufgabengebiet:
Monatliche Abschlussaktivitäten
Erstellung von Buchungen für Umsatz, Bruttomarge, Betriebskosten und Steuern, einschließlich Abgrenzungen und aktiver Rechnungsabgrenzungsposten.
Abstimmung von Intercompany-Forderungen und -Verbindlichkeiten.
Erstellung monatlicher Cashflow-Statements
Durchführung von Abweichungsanalysen zwischen Ist-Ergebnissen und Budget, Forecast sowie weiteren Geschäftsszenarien zur Unterstützung fundierter Entscheidungen.
Sicherstellung einer termingerechten und präzisen Erstellung monatlicher Bilanzabstimmungen und proaktive Klärung von Differenzen.
Unterstützung des Financial Accounting Managers bei allen gesetzlichen und behördlichen Meldungen sowie internen Reporting-Anforderungen.
Steuern und Audit
Unterstützung des Financial Accounting Managers bei der Erstellung von Körperschaftsteuerberechnungen, Meldungen und finanziellen Rückstellungen.
Termingerechte und präzise Bereitstellung der von Prüfern angeforderten Informationen.
Forecasting und Budgetierung
Zusammenarbeit mit dem Financial Planning & Analysis Team bei der Erstellung von Forecasts und Budgets für Vertriebs-, Verwaltungs- und Marketingkosten (SG&A).
Erstellung von Cashflow-Forecasts und Budgets.
Sonstiges
Durchführung von Ad-hoc-Analysen, z. B. zu Reisekosten, Investitionen und Steuern.
Anforderungsprofil:
Abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung, ergänzt durch eine deutsche Bilanzbuchhalter‑Zertifizierung (IHK) oder ein abgeschlossenes betriebswirtschaftliches Studium.
Erfahrung mit steuerlichen und buchhalterischen Vorschriften in Österreich, den Niederlanden und Belgien ist von Vorteil.
Mindestens 5 Jahre Berufserfahrung.
Sprachen: Fließend in Deutsch und Englisch.
Sehr gute Kenntnisse in Microsoft Excel, idealerweise durch eine Zertifizierung nachgewiese.n
Hands-on-Mentalität sowie ausgeprägte Teamfähigkeit, Anpassungsfähigkeit und Kooperationsbereitschaft.
Erfahrung mit einem modernen ERP-System (insbesondere Microsoft 365) ist von Vorteil.
Fähigkeit, sowohl selbstständig als auch im Team zu arbeiten.
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JOB MISSION:
The Management Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strategic insight for the business. This position is responsible for managing monthly closing activities, preparing detailed financial analyses, and supporting tax reporting and audits. By delivering timely and reliable forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses, the Management Accountant enables informed decision-making and contributes to the company’s financial health and operational efficiency. Additionally, the role provides ad-hoc financial support and collaborates closely with the Financial Accounting Manager to meet statutory, governmental, and internal reporting requirements.
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
The role will report into the GBA Financial Accounting Manager.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Monthly Closing Activities
Preparation of journal entries relating sales, gross margin, operating expenses and taxes, including accruals and prepaid expenses.
Reconciling intercompany receivables and payables.
Preparation of monthly cash-flow statements.
Provide variance analysis between actual results and budget, forecast, and other business scenarios to support decision-making.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, addressing variances proactively.
Support the Financial Accounting Manager on all statutory and governmental reporting, alongside internal New Balance reporting requirements where necessary.
Tax Reporting and Audit
Support Financial Accounting Manager with the preparation of corporate income tax calculations, filings and financial accruals.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of the information requested by auditors.
Forecasting and budgeting
Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis to prepare accurate operating expense forecasts and budgets.
Preparation of cash-flow and balance sheet forecasts and budgets.
Other
Preparation of ad-hoc analysis – i.e. travel expense, capital investments, taxes.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Completed commercial training (e.g., as an industrial clerk) with additional certification as a qualified accountant or equivalent, or a degree in business administration.
Experience in tax and accounting regulations in Austria, Netherlands and Belgium is an asset.
Minimum 5 years of working experience.
Languages: Fluent in German and English.
Certification : Qualified in Germany as Financial Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK))
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferably supported with a certification.
Action oriented personality with strong collaboration and adaptability skills.
Experience with a modern ERP System (especially Microsoft 365) is an asset.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
New Balance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside wellness resources like health coaching. Fitness reimbursement is also cited as part of the overall health and wellness offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as strong, with a 401(k) plan and a company match described as dollar-for-dollar up to a stated contribution level in some locations. Life insurance and disability benefits are also included as part of the broader financial protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as generous, with paid holidays, vacation time, and paid sick leave highlighted. Flexible schedules and telecommuting options are also described as supporting work-life balance.
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What We Do
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype. We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content. Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static. But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
