Job description
Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?
We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we’ve become the world’s largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 35 countries with more than 25 stores across Europe. Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we develop the best sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day.
At Emma, we are a community of smart, driven people, united by a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. We think big, take ownership, and are empowered to drive meaningful impact. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning, we drive our own growth and learning. With Emmies from over 60 nationalities and offices across multiple regions, our diverse perspectives enrich our workplace culture. Ready to shape the future of sleep with us? Let’s make it happen!
The role:
You’ll ensure the accuracy and integrity of our group financials while mentoring a dynamic and collaborative team of Group Accountants working closely with our Director of Accounting. You’ll have the chance to influence strategy and enhance processes in a multicultural environment.
Positioned at the core of our Finance Team, you’ll directly impact Emma’s growth.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage the group consolidation of financial statements for 25+ entities, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Prepare financial statements according to IFRS and German GAAP (HGB).
- Coordinate audit schedules and liaise with external auditors.
- Mentor and lead a team of group accountants, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Develop, implement, and enhance internal controls and accounting policies.
- Improve existing accounting workflows and increase efficiencies by automation and implementation of process improvements.
- Work closely with other finance teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Be a proactive member of our entrepreneurial culture by sharing your financial leadership and problem-solving skills.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in audit or group accounting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong IFRS and HGB/German GAAP knowledge.
- Business fluency in German and English.
- Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of developing teams.
- A strategic mindset with strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- A team player with a “can-do” attitude, embracing our “one team, one dream” philosophy.
- A professional qualification (e.g. StB, WP, CPA, ACCA) is a plus
What we offer:
- Responsibility and decision-making authority from your first day.
- The opportunity to work on challenging tasks that contribute to your professional growth.
- Work independently and as part of a dedicated, international team.
- Get to know your team members at our exciting company events.
- Hybrid work policy of 22 days remote per quarter.
- Working from a pet-friendly office.
Become an Emmie
Emma is transforming the world of sleep - and we want the highest-performing people to help us pull it off. We want you. But only if you’re willing to go all in. Only if you’re willing to question, disrupt, innovate, and create from the ground up.
We proudly celebrate diversity. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting inclusion in our workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Our aim is to get back to you in a couple of days, however, we are currently receiving a large number of applications and this might lead to a delay in the process. We will get back to you as soon as possible!
