Financial Administrator

Join our U.S. team in Chicago as a Financial Administrator. This mid-level position is at the intersection of Finance, People & Culture, Payroll, and Office Administration. You will support month-end and year-end closing activities, manage payroll processing, and ensure compliance with employment regulations. You will also serve as a liaison between U.S. operations and the People & Culture team in Germany. Enjoy benefits such as an annual learning budget, paid vacation, flexible work hours, and a hybrid work model.

Support month-end and year-end closing activities, financial reporting, accounting processes, budgeting, and cost controlling.

Serve as a liaison between U.S. operations and the People & Culture team in Germany, support employee operations, including onboarding and offboarding processes.

Comfortable handling confidential data with discretion

Responsibilities

• Manage and review semi-monthly payroll processing for U.S. employees, support sales commission calculations and payout processes.

Requirements

• This is a mid-level professional position suited for someone who thrives in a structured yet dynamic environment and enjoys working across functions and geographies

Structured, detail-oriented, and highly reliable working style

• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll processes (GAAP) and employment practices
• Proficient in HR/finance systems and MS Office or similar tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to act as a bridge between teams in different countries
• Several years of experience in Finance, HR Operations, Payroll, or Office Administration (mid-level)

Preferred

• Experience working in international or cross-functional environments is highly preferred