Senior Global Revenue Recognition Accountant m/f/d
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at SAP Fioneer. Remote, Germany · no salary stated · we estimate €69,536–€135,000 across Germany.
SAP Fioneer has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run revenue accounting for software licences, SaaS and professional services across twenty countries under IFRS 15 and local GAAP
- Review customer agreements with sales, legal and operations teams to assess accounting effects and shape deal structures
- Lead revenue and related-account closes at month, quarter and year end, delivering timely, accurate results
- Prepare financial statements and group reporting, and support internal and external reporting needs
- Maintain accounting policies, controls and audit documentation while improving finance systems and processes
What you bring
- At least six years in accounting, ideally in software or professional services
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS, especially IFRS 15, and HGB
- A track record preparing financial statements and handling group reporting and consolidation
- Fluency in both English and German
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced accountant who can explain complex accounting matters clearly and work with teams across the business. It is remote in Germany, and requires fluent English and German.
From the employer
Shape the Future of Finance with SAP Fioneer!
At SAP Fioneer, we’re not just building software — we’re redefining what’s possible in financial services. As a global fintech innovator, we empower banks and insurers to run smarter, faster, and more flexibly with cloud-native solutions built on SAP’s trusted foundation.
We’re growing fast — and we’re looking for a Senior Global Revenue Recognition Accountant m/f/d who is as passionate about precision as about progress. If you’re an expert in IFRS and HGB, thrive on complex revenue models, and want to make an impact in a high-growth, high-tech environment, we want to meet you!
Requirements
What You’ll Do
- Lead the end-to-end process of revenue recognition for software licenses, SaaS, and professional services, ensuring compliance with IFRS 15 and local GAAP for 20 countries.
- Analyze and interpret customer contracts, collaborating with Sales, Legal, and Business Operations to assess accounting implications and optimize deal structures.
- Drive the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for revenue and related accounts, ensuring timely and accurate results.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow) under both IFRS and HGB, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Coordinate and consolidate group reporting activities, supporting internal and external reporting requirements.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a robust financial reporting environment.
- Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation for audit and internal purposes.
- Support internal and external audits with confidence and clarity, acting as a key point of contact for revenue and reporting topics.
- Continuously improve financial systems and processes, with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability in a cloud-first environment.
- Be a trusted advisor on revenue and financial reporting topics across the business.
What You Bring
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field — CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is a big plus.
- 6+ years of experience in accounting, ideally in the software or professional services space.
- Deep knowledge of IFRS (especially IFRS 15) and HGB — and the ability to apply it in real-world, fast-moving scenarios.
- Strong experience in financial statement preparation, group reporting, and consolidation.
- Experience with SAP ERP, preferably S/4 HANA, and a passion for leveraging technology to improve processes.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to communicate complex topics clearly.
- Fluent in English and German.
Benefits
Why SAP Fioneer?
- Be part of a scale-up with enterprise roots — combining the agility of a startup with the stability of SAP.
- Work on cutting-edge financial solutions that are transforming the industry.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and a culture that values innovation, ownership, and collaboration.
- Join a team of smart, driven, and genuinely nice people who love what they do.
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