Finance and Accounting Manager (m/w/x)

Ready to take the next big step in your finance career?
We’re looking for a talented and driven Finance and Accounting expert to join our growing team. If you’re ready to elevate your expertise, move from managing the day to day to truly leading a high-performing team and contribute to strategic decision-making, please get in touch with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership
• Manage and develop the finance and accounting teams.
• Assign tasks, set goals, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Financial Management
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions.
• Accounting Operations
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with local regulations and accounting standards.
• Compliance & Audit
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and financial regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Maintain internal controls and implement improvements as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in finance and accounting, including managerial responsibilities.
• Strong command of accounting principles and local/international tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software ( D365, SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle) and MS Excel.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English (C1+)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (by individual arrangement), 30 days holiday, mobile working
• Offer of company pension scheme & health insurance
• Support for your individual development and career
• Wide range of health and sports activities (Urban Sports Club, company run, etc.)
• Leasing offers (job bike)
• Free charging station for e-bikes and e-cars
• Possibility of a time-out
• Annual employee events and social events

ABOUT US

At THORLABS, we don't just embrace difference - we support it, we celebrate it and we live it for the benefit of our employees, our community and our products. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We embrace diversity, actively promote inclusion and welcome applications from everyone. This is also reflected in our values, which we actively live by:

If you have any questions about the application process or our vacancies, please contact our colleague Sarah Kästner (Human Resources) by email: