Principal Financial Accountant

Overview

We are looking for an strong Principal Financial Controller for the new BD legal entities in the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region.

Responsibilities

- Responsibility for accounting and month-end close activities, including oversight of transactional processing by the shared service organization (SSO), for a group of M&A entities in the DACH region

- Responsibility for Statutory, VAT and TAX compliance of the M&A entities in the DACH region

- Drive integration of M&A entities into future Waters controls and processes

Qualifications

Education: Full membership of recognized accounting body; or equivalent accounting / tax qualification

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a European Accounting position
• Audit background in an international audit firm or internal audit function
• Demonstrated relationship with tax authorities in the DACH region
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP as well as STAT, TAX and VAT rules of the DACH region countries, demonstrated both in theory and practice
• SAP, Excel, MS Office package, Blackline

Competencies:

• Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken)
• Work independently as part of a geographically dispersed team
• Collaboration skills
• Proactive and self-driven
• Hands-on work approach
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on multiple accounting topics
• Project and Change management skills are an advantage
• Committed to ongoing Self-development

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Client-provided location(s): Frankfurt, Germany, Vienna, Austria

Job ID: Waters-25278

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-24T18:42:21