Chief Officer-Jobs in United States

Finance in Motion is a global impact asset manager focused exclusively on sustainable development in low and middle-income countries. The company develops and advises impact investment funds whose blended finance structures bring together public and private investors to address climate change, strengthen biodiversity conservation, foster the sustainable use of natural resources, improve livelihoods, and promote economic opportunities.

Over the course of its operations, Finance in Motion has unleashed a cumulative total of EUR 7.0 billion toward these goals in Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to investment activities, the funds also provide technical assistance to support investees, foster responsible finance, and maximize impact in the countries they serve.

Finance in Motion, established in 2009, has continuously demonstrated year-on-year growth and expanded into diverse regions and topics. In light of this sustained success, the company is currently in search of a

Team Lead Accounting (m/f/d)

The department is interacting closely with top management, Human Resources, the Legal department, the Fund Planning department, and heads of individual profit centers. Besides accounting, payments, budgeting and planning, we are responsible for regulatory reporting requirements and the legal/tax set-up of local offices.

• Lead a team of four accounting professionals based in Sarajevo (Bosnia) and Frankfurt
• Responsibility for the quarterly and annual financial statements of the entities and prepare the consolidated financial statements
• Ensure ongoing accounting and payment transactions
• Operational involvement in day-to-day business and quarter-end closing activities
• Monitoring of cash planning, preparation of liquidity reporting
• Contributing to tax compliance and ensuring controls and documentation
• Process optimization and project support (project experience preferred)
• Work closely with external tax advisors, accountants, and external auditors
• Support controlling function
• Representation of Senior Manager Finance in case of absence

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Proficient knowledge with several years of successful experience in accounting (German GAAP), financial reporting, preferably in the financial sector or audit company (Big4 experience is preferred)
• Knowledge of German taxation (VAT, Income Tax)
• Experience with financial regulation (BaFin) preferred
• Preferably experience with DATEV
• Hands-on approach as a generalist in a department with a wide range of responsibilities
• Independent, responsible, and solution-oriented way of working as well as strong communication and implementation skills
• A positive, proactive, and curious mindset
• Team player with an international mindset and intercultural skills
• Fluent in both German and English

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment of over 60 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit.
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture.
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results.
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees.
• A company that offers a flexible and amicable work environment, placing a high value on work-life balance.

We, a team of over 300 dedicated professionals across 16 regional offices worldwide, are committed to advancing sustainable development through pioneering finance solutions. If you relish tackling complex challenges hands-on and crave an adaptable and motivating work environment, we're eager to connect with you.

Learn more about working at Finance in Motion here: Finance in Motion - Careers

Contact: Global Talent Acquisition I recruiting@finance-in-motion.com