Site Accountant

Trench Group GmbH•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As technology leader in high voltage bushings, the Trench brand HSP drives the energy transition. HSP US in Charlotte will be the first U.S.-based manufacturing plant of Trench Group. Starting operations in early 2026 the plant will manufacture dry-type bushings (RIS/RIP) with voltages up to 800 kV for the North American market. It will feature full vertical integration and will house one of the most modern and high-performance high-voltage test laboratories in the region. Trench Group will invest more than $60 million in establishing a facility that will manufacture cutting-edge technology to support the expansion of the U.S. power grid infrastructure. Your Mission As the Site Accountant (m/f/d), you will be responsible for defining and executing a best-in-class digitalization strategy across our global manufacturing network. You will drive the transformation towards fully integrated, state-of-the-art Manufacturing 4.0 operations, leveraging ERP, APS, MES, manufacturing applications, and advanced automation technologies. What’s In It for You! Build from Day One – Help establish the financial backbone of a new U.S. manufacturing site. Global Collaboration – Work cross-functionally with finance teams in Germany and Canada Ownership & Impact – Directly shape accounting processes and SAP configuration. Career Growth – Opportunity to advance as the plant scales operations. Competitive Pay & Benefits – Strong compensation package with long-term potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
SAP S4/HANA experience is required – especially FI/CO, MM, and inventory.
Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure a plus.
Experience owning monthly close processes.
Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory valuation.
Ability to analyze financial data and explain variances.
High attention to detail with a strong internal control mindset.
Comfortable working with international teams and time zones.

Responsibilities

Manage daily A/P, A/R and general ledger entries.
Own month-end close activities and meet closing deadlines.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules.
Support standard costing setup and cost roll-ups.
Perform inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and reconciliations.
Maintain fixed asset accounting, including CIP tracking, depreciation, and disposals.
Execute intercompany reconciliations with entities in Germany and Canada.
Manage intercompany transactions, loan accounting, and cross-charging.
Support SAP S4/HANA implementation and configuration (FI/CO, MM, Production).
Ensure accuracy and control of financial master data.
Maintain compliance with GAAP and IFRS where applicable.
Coordinate with tax consultants and corporate tax teams.
Support documentation requests for internal and external audits.
Partner with Order Management to ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition.
Develop and implement accounting procedures and internal controls.
Optimize processes related to A/P, A/R, and cost center structures.
Assist Plant Controller with financial reports and operational KPIs
Create visibility tools in Excel or Power BI for performance tracking.