Manager - Finance (Remote, Americas)

The job overview for this role is that it is a managerial position within the Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance Team at FreshBooks. The Manager - Finance will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and finance operations of the recently acquired German operations. They will work closely with the Canadian finance team, external auditors, and tax consultants. The ideal candidate should have broad accounting experience, knowledge of German business practices, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Responsible for German entity accounting and finance operations, including month-end close process, maintaining a clean set of books, preparing timely monthly internal financial reporting packages, and preparing monthly cash-flow requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings prepared by third-party tax advisors.
• Develop and report on various business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Own and evolve financial models.
• Lead and analyze business discussions around new business proposals related to the payments side of the business.
• Analyze financial information, interpret and make recommendations based on current and projected company financial position.
• Roll out Group accounting policies and procedures.
• Review and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with Group policies and accounting standards.
• Liaise or assist in German legal entity regulatory requirements with auditors, tax advisors, and government agencies.
• Assist with any ad hoc projects and requests as required.
• Must have a Professional Accounting Qualification - CPA or equivalent.
• A minimum of +5 years of accounting operations experience.
• Business fluent in German and English is mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be passionate about building processes and controls.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and German HGB.
• Familiar with standard financial and ERP platforms.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A strong sense of ownership, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and business acumen.

• Broad accounting experience
• Knowledge of German business practices
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Professional Accounting Qualification - CPA or equivalent
• Minimum of +5 years of accounting operations experience
• Business fluent in German and English
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for building processes and controls
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and German HGB
• Familiarity with standard financial and ERP platforms
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong sense of ownership, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and business acumen

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
• Retirement savings programs matched to your local office
• Stock options for every full-time employee
• Generous time off
• Parental leave and new parent support
• Annual healthy living credit
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits dependent on your region
• Peer Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headphone credit
• Meaningful in-person gatherings to bring onsite and remote employees together
• Home office credit for remote employees
• Supportive Peer Group, Mentors, and Leaders
• 3-week dedicated company onboarding
• Career development through continuous coaching, training, and learning on the job
• Bi-annual review process
• Equal opportunity employer
• Employment accommodation during the recruitment process