Senior Accountant

⚡️ Why Altium?

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

• Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
• More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
• We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

About the role: 

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. This role will primarily focus on preparing financial statements in compliance with German GAAP and IFRS, as well as supporting external service providers in the preparation of financial statements under local GAAP. The successful candidate will also be responsible for filing local statistical and non-statistical reports, ensuring adherence to local filing deadlines, and maintaining accurate financial records. In addition, the role also includes responsibility and support for all other companies of the Altium Sub-Group in EMEA.

 A day in the life of our Senior Accountant:

● Prepare/review monthly the reporting of our European entities in accordance with IFRS
● Prepare the annual financial statements in accordance with local GAAP (mainly German GAAP and IFRS).
● Monitor the deadlines of local filing requirements to ensure local compliance
● Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors when needed
● Assist with tax filings and liaise with the tax advisors

Who you are and what you’ll need for this position:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ideally Bachelor’s degree in Accounting)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, with focus on German GAAP and IFRS
• Strong experience in the preparation of financial statements and related reporting
• Deep knowledge of German GAAP, IFRS, and local regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to manage financial deadlines and reporting timelines effectively
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software/systems (ideally NetSuite)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Germany Benefits 

• 🌅 Pension Benefit 
• 🧘 nilo.health + Calm App, mental health and wellbeing support
• 📚 Professional development support
• 🥳  Employee referral and employee-of-the-month programs
• 🏖 Vacation days + paid sick days 
• 🫂 Special Leave for urgent family matters
• 🖥 Home internet allowance 
• 🏡 Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location
• 🚌 Low-cost public transportation
• 🥪 Free fruit, snacks, and drinks in the office
• 🚗 Free parking

🎯 What Matters to Us

• Big-thinking in pursuit of purpose
• Diversity of thought
• Courage of conviction
• Transparency of intent
• Ingenuity of AND
• Agility in action
• Adaptability of approach
• Grit in pursuit of mission

🌍 Also, we would like you to know

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

💡 Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYCOLpPLPE 

✈️ Altium Benefits: https://careers.altium.com/#s-benefits 

👏 Are you already an Altium employee? Please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions, please contact HR.