Senior Accountant, Germany (m/f/d)

This position is based in Germany with hybrid or remote working options. Applicants must hold a valid work/residence permit for the respective location.

Chaos is a leading global software company that provides world-class visualization and design solutions, empowering creative minds to bring ideas to life.

For over twenty years, Chaos has developed innovative technologies serving multiple industries, including architecture and design, media and entertainment, and product e-commerce. Chaos' solutions help architects, designers, VFX artists/animators, and other creative professionals share ideas, optimize workflows, and create immersive experiences.

Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, Chaos is a global company with offices in 11 cities worldwide. In 2022, Chaos and Enscape merged, bringing together two industry-leading companies into one. Since then, Chaos has continued to grow with the additions of Cylindo, AXYZ Design, and Evolve Lab, further expanding our expertise and solutions across architecture, design, e-commerce, and AI. For more information, please visit chaos.com.

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant role owns the end-to-end accounting for Chaos GmbH and acts as Global Process Owner (GPO) for intercompany and transfer pricing. This role works closely with colleagues across our global business, bringing both technical rigour and a process-improvement mindset to enable our business to move fast and operate at scale.

Main Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle for Chaos GmbH, including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, and monthly/quarterly/annual close in line with HGB and group reporting requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and statutory filings.
• Manage local treasury and payment cycles in coordination with Chaos's group finance team.
• Define and maintain global standards for transfer pricing working with teams across Chaos's international entities to harmonise workflows, close process gaps, and drive automation in NetSuite and connected finance tools.
• Actively manage the intercompany and transfer pricing positions across the group, working directly with external advisors in relation to the technical tax aspects of transfer pricing to ensure in line with legislation.
• Support the Accounting Director with process improvement across finance. Suggest opportunities and ways of improving overall efficiencies and improved ways of working to enable a culture of optimisation.