Group Accountant (m/f/d)

About Chaos

Located in Karlsruhe, Germany, Chaos is a leading global software company renowned for delivering world-class visualization and design solutions. We empower creative professionals, including architects, designers, VFX artists, and animators, across diverse industries such as architecture, media, entertainment, and product e-commerce. Founded over two decades ago, Chaos continues to innovate with recent expansions through mergers and acquisitions, growing our expertise and solutions internationally.

Position Overview

The Group Accountant will oversee comprehensive accounting duties for Chaos’s Holding entities and Management company. Acting as a Global Process Owner for group consolidation, this role collaborates closely with international teams to implement efficient financial processes and scale operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle the entire accounting cycle—general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, and periodic close procedures—for Holdings and Management entities under German GAAP and group requirements across eight countries.
• Serve as the main liaison for external auditors, tax consultants, and statutory compliance filings.
• Coordinate local treasury functions and payment schedules in conjunction with the group finance department.
• Establish and maintain unified global consolidation standards, optimize workflows, address process gaps, and promote automation using NetSuite and related finance systems.
• Coordinate monthly and annual closing activities to ensure consolidated financial statements comply with international accounting standards.
• Assist the Accounting Director in identifying and implementing finance process improvements to enhance efficiency and foster a culture of continuous optimization.
• Utilize Lucanet consolidation software to maintain data accuracy and prepare consolidated financial reports effectively.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Proven expertise in financial accounting within international corporate environments, preferably in technology, software, or SaaS sectors.
• Deep knowledge of German statutory requirements and local GAAP, with IFRS familiarity regarded favorably.
• Experience managing large-scale multinational group consolidations and international accounting standards.
• Successful track record leading process improvement initiatives within finance functions.

Required Skills

• Expertise in German GAAP and statutory reporting obligations.
• Comprehensive understanding of IFRS and consolidation principles.
• Practical experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems and financial tools tailored to software firms.
• Proficiency with LucaNet consolidation software.
• Fluency in both English and German (spoken and written); additional languages advantageous.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multi-cultural, global teams and varying time zones.
• A strategic, process-oriented mindset that identifies inefficiencies and formulates scalable group-wide financial solutions.

Education and Certifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA or CIMA are beneficial but not mandatory if compensated by significant practical expertise.

Additional Information

The role is based in Karlsruhe, Germany, with hybrid work options available. Candidates must have valid work and residence permits for Germany. We seek individuals who value teamwork, uphold commitments, and are eager to continually develop mastery in their field. Only those shortlisted will be contacted. Application confidentiality is guaranteed.