Senior Manager Accounting Processes (all genders) (Betriebswirt/in (Hochschule) - Rechnungswesen und Controlling)

We are currently seeking for our Headquarter in Hamburg a highly motivated and dedicated

Senior Manager Accounting Processes (all genders)

Full-time and permanent

Additional locations: Toulouse or Verona

Responsibilities:

- Lead and coordinate internal projects that impact accounting processes, including system implementations, reorganizations, and policy changes
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation in accounting workflows
- Systematically evaluate new tools, automation opportunities, and digital solutions to improve process quality and reduce costs
- Define and standardize end‑to‑end accounting processes across all group entities
- Strengthen internal controls across all accounting processes
- Develop and maintain standardized documentation for accounting
- Ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and IFRS/GAAP requirements
- Partner with IT, Controlling, Tax, Procurement, and other functions to ensure seamless integration of accounting requirements
- Collaborate with Internal Audit, SOX team, and external auditors to address findings and implement corrective actions

Required qualifications:

- Successful university degree (or equivalent) in business administration, advanced studies in international accounting, accounting or auditing
- 8+ years of experience in accounting, ideally in a multinational or listed environment
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements
- Proven track record in process optimization, transformation projects, and cross‑functional collaboration
- Experience with ERP systems and digital tools for automation and workflow management
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills
- International, intercultural open mindset
- Analytical mindset with a strong drive for quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Fluent in written and spoken English

Further ideal qualifications:

- Experience in an Audit firm would be a plus
- Excellent knowledge of IFS or SAP

Our offer:

- A permanent position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture, a spirit of community and continuous improvement
- A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork
- 30 days annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
- Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.