(Senior) Financial Accountant (m/f/d)

Amer Sports Europe & North America

What you will be doing

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Austrian GAAP (UGB).
• Perform account reconciliations and support period-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and local statutory requirements.
• Analyze financial data and support variance investigations and reporting activities.
• Assist in maintaining high-quality accounting records and documentation.

Compliance, Audit & Controls

• Support external reporting requirements, including tax reporting, statistical reporting, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external audits, statutory audits, and tax audits.
• Support SOX compliance activities and contribute to the continuous development of our Internal Control System (ICS).
• Help strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Group Accounting, Tax, Business Controlling, HR, and our international Finance Shared Service Center.
• Partner with stakeholders across functions to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Support international finance projects and global transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to finance process improvements and standardization efforts.

Business Support & Continuous Improvement

• Plan and monitor portfolio cost centers, including variance analysis and follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Gradually take ownership of additional legal entities and business areas.
• Support the implementation of new finance tools, processes, and reporting solutions.

What you need to succeed

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, or a related area.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Controlling, or a related field.
• Experience working in an international organization or a shared services environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience with SAP.
• Excellent written and spoken English and communicative German language skills.
• Knowledge of Austrian accounting regulations (UGB) and IFRS would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate results.
• Ability to work independently while building strong relationships across teams.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous learning and process improvement.

What’s in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.

What to expect from the recruitment process

• CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
• Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
• Interviews: Usually 1–2 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
• Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
• Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.