Overview Waters, the world's leading specialty measurement company that cares about inclusion and diversity is seeking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the team!
This role can be based at Eschborn or any other European Waters offices.As Senior Financial Accountant, you will serve as a trusted Business Partner to our business management team to increase efficiency and to encourage high performance culture.
Our Finance team is a professional, yet comfortable group to work in.
You will utilise your expertise in strategic projects and execute them with the support from the team.
If you are keen to become part of a winning team and believe that your knowledge and experience would make a great contribution to our organisation, we want to hear from you.Please submit your CV in English.
Responsibilities Develop European GAAP Accounting Center of ExcellenceResponsibility for selected accounting and month-end close activities for all or a group of entities in EuropeCollaborate with various stakeholders to ensure seamless and timely information flow in both directionsDrive harmonization of European Accounting Processes Drive efficient GAAP to STAT process for Europe Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should bring along:A university degree in Accounting or Business Studies or equivalent; additional Accounting or Tax qualification would be advantageousProfessional experience in a BIG 10 Audit Firm or equivalent roleStrong knowledge of US GAAP and international accounting rules, demonstrated both in theory and practice.International and diverse environment experience Work experience in matrix organization with internal controlsMS Office Package, excellent Excel skillsSAP and Blackline experience would be advantageous You have:Independent and hands-on work approachProven collaboration skillsProactive communicationDemonstrated ability to identify and resolve issuesFlexibility to work on multiple accounting topicsProject and change management skills are an advantageSelf-development interestProficient English Language Skills (written and spoken); Travel:A valid passport will be required;This position requires occasional travel abroad for activities such as meetings and training.In return, you will receive competitive pay and benefits you would expect from a Global Leading Business.We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.
But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough.
We strive to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential.
We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.
We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to work flexibly.
Please don't hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around hybrid working and flexibility; we'll do our best to support you.
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years.
With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries.
Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers.
Our global team is driven by purpose.
We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do.
We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being.
We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation.
It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization.
We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community.
Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
