Global Revenue Recognition Accountant

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.