German Certified Public Accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer)
Posted 2025-04-05Description
Rödl & Partner is a leading global professional services firm that provides our clients with integrated audit, tax and business consulting solutions from its 107 wholly-owned subsidiaries in 50 countries. For more than 45 years our core practice has been serving the accounting and tax needs of primarily German-speaking and other foreign-owned companies operating in the United States. Our headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA and we have offices across the U.S. in Birmingham, AL, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Detroit, MI, Denver, CO, Greenville, SC, Houston, TX and Manhattan, NY.
We are currently seeking a German Certified Public Accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer) for our Atlanta, GA office.
What you will do:
 You act as the first contact for our internationally oriented middle market client base
 Work closely with German clients doing business in the USA in a variety of interesting projects
 Involved with the audit or review of annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, HGB and IFRS under international accounting standards
 Independent and self-directed management of audit teams
 Interdisciplinary cooperation with tax consultants
 Opportunities to advise our clients independently in the design and implementation of international transactions
 Unlimited training resources to continue building your knowledge
 Opportunities to think across boundaries and step into business development efforts
 Support to pass the US CPA Exam
What you need to bring:
 Successfully completed a degree in business management, economics or similar field of study
 Successfully completed the German Certified Public Accountant exam preferred
 At least 4-5 years of professional experience in assurance services
 Exceptional English speaking and writing skills
 Team player, being able to structure, organize and lead a team of professionals
 Sound knowledge of German HGB and international accounting (IFRS/ US GAAP)
 Client-oriented thinking and excellent communication skills
 Demonstrate confidence, factual reasoning and work well with others
Who we serve:
 Foreign-owned US subsidiaries, typically from German-speaking countries
 Clients in many industries mainly manufacturing, distribution & technology
Benefits:
We understand that talented individuals are drawn to companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages. Therefore, we provide a robust Benefits Plan that includes:
 401K plan (with 3% salary paid employer contributions)
 Medical coverage
 Paid Dental coverage
 Employee and Dependent life insurance
 Disability insurance
 Vision insurance
 Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
 Flexible spending accounts
 Paid Day of Service annually
 Flexible work arrangements
 Generous paid time off - 25 days for all full-time employees!
 Paid holidays
 Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
 Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
 Mobile phone reimbursement
 Tuition reimbursement & training
 Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
 Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam
As a benefit, we will pay for the visa processing fees of qualified candidates.
Why Rödl & Partner?
 We keep our employees current by supplying cutting-edge technology and access to learning opportunities
 We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
 We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
 We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm-wide basis
What makes the culture at Rödl & Partner USA unique?
Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, Rödl & Partner USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, R&P employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm's success in the international marketplace.
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Get to Know Rödl & Partner:
Our focus on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family-owned midsized ("Mittelstand") businesses operating in the U.S. carries forward from our two founding firms. Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) and their merger in 2001.
As the preferred accounting, auditing, tax, and business consulting professional services firm of German-speaking and other international entities, you will benefit from the extensive experience of our U.S. certified public accountants, as well as our bilingual staff of professionals, many of whom also carry international certifications (StB, WP, Dottori Commercialisti, CA).
At Rödl & Partner, our integrated approach to client success revolves around collaboration. We prioritize internal synergy, ensuring seamless integration across departments to guarantee holistic client support. Additionally, our thorough oversight involves equipping managers and seniors with the necessary tools for effective performance and deadline adherence. These principles underscore our commitment to excellence in client service.
PAY RANGE IN CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA
Base Pay Range: $90,000-$150,000/yr
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
German Certified Public Accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer)
DAS BRINGEN SIE MIT
 Ein mit überdurchschnittlichem Erfolg abgeschlossenes wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium
 Erfolgreich abgelegtes Wirtschaftsprüferexamen
 Mindestens 4-5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Wirtschaftsprüfung
 Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift Begeisterungsfähigkeit und ein hohes Maà an Teamfähigkeit und Verantwortungsbewusstsein
 Sie sind in der Lage ein Prüfungsteam effizient und zielgerichtet zu führen und die Ausbildung der Kollegen in den Arbeitsalltag zu integrieren
 Sie bringen idealerweise auch fundierte Kenntnisse in der nationalen und internationalen Rechnungslegung (IFRS/ US GAAP) mit
 Erfahrungen bei der IT-gestützten Durchführung von Abschlussprüfungen wünschenswert
 In Gesprächen überzeugen Sie durch sicheres Auftreten, sachliche Argumentation und berücksichtigen dabei auch die Positionen anderer
DAS BIETEN WIR IHNEN
 Sie fungieren als erster Ansprechpartner (w/m/d) für unsere branchenübergreifende, mittelständische und international ausgerichtete Mandantschaft
 Die Prüfung oder prüferische Durchsicht von Jahres- und Konzernabschlüssen nach nationalen, teilweise internationalen, Rechnungslegungsvorschriften
 Die selbständige und eigenverantwortliche Leitung von Prüfungsteams
 Die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit mit Steuerberatern aus dem Bereich Tax
 Die Möglichkeit Erfahrung im Bereich Tax zu sammeln sammeln - Möglichkeit der Betreuung des Mandanten aus einer Hand
 Die Möglichkeit aktiv in die Mandantenakquise mit eingebunden zu werden.
 Möglichkeit den US CPA abzulegen
GEHALTSSPANNE IM GROSSRAUM CHICAGO
Grundgehalt: $90.000-$150.000/Jahr
Die genaue Vergütung kann je nach Qualifikation, Erfahrung und Standort variieren.
Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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