Senior GL Accountant (f/m/d)

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We free the wild inside everyone and out there!

We are looking for you to join our team in the Accounting Department at our headquarters in Idstein as a Senior GL Accountant (f/m/d) as soon as possible. Our company headquarters will relocate to Eschborn in summer 2026, and your primary workplace will move to Eschborn from that time onward.

Your role in the Wolfpack:

• Participation in the monthly group closing process under IFRS, including variance analysis and support in monthly reporting
• Collaboration with Finance teams to further develop internal reporting requirements
• Coordination, monitoring and review of general-ledger-related matters with responsible departments and international accounting units
• Ensuring complete and accurate processing of monthly and year-end closing entries
• Ongoing posting and monitoring of equity, investments, provisions and other general ledger accounts
• Execution of intercompany reconciliations and allocation of charges to subsidiaries
• Acting as a contact point for domestic and international subsidiaries regarding group reporting and financial statement-related topics
• Support and coordination of process optimization projects, for example in the areas of account reconciliation and provision processes
• Collaboration with auditors, tax advisors and other external partners
• Contribution to the optimization of SAP applications and process flows

What you bring:

• Completed commercial training with a focus on accounting or tax law; ideally complemented by further qualification in accounting
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in finance and accounting, preferably in an international company
• Strong knowledge of accounting according to local GAAP (HGB) and IFRS
• Basic understanding of consolidation processes
• Very good knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken
• Analytical approach, high attention to detail and willingness for continuous development
• Ability to quickly understand processes and clearly identify and communicate optimization opportunities

What you can expect from us:

• An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
• German and English as our working languages
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Flexible and hybrid working models
• Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
• Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
• “Employee Referral” bonus program
• Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
• Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
• EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
• Team events and outdoor sports activities
• A first-name culture and casual dress code
• Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas

Ready for your next adventure?

Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.

Job Details

Title

Senior GL Accountant (f/m/d)

Area of activity

Finance

Location

Idstein (Headquarter)

Entry level

Professionals

Contract type

Unlimited