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Sportradar, a global sports technology company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the end-to-end accounting for internally developed software. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with IFRS and SOX internal controls while driving process improvements across the finance function.
You will be responsible for capitalization assessments of software development projects against IAS 38 Intangible Assets recognition criteria, determining eligibility and approving capitalization approaches. You'll manage project tracking in Jira, monitor capitalization timelines, and review extension requests.
In accounting and reporting, you will prepare and post software capitalization journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, assign useful lives to completed assets, monitor for impairment, and establish annual wage rates for capitalization in collaboration with FP&A. You'll perform annual reviews of unfinished and fully amortized programs and prepare related disclosures for the 20-F filing.
Controls and compliance responsibilities include performing SOX sign-offs on capitalization approvals, documenting processes in AuditBoard for SOX testing, ensuring consistency with company policies and country-specific requirements, and supporting internal and external audits. You'll partner with FP&A, the Data Office, and Engineering to resolve discrepancies and identify process improvement opportunities.
You'll work with systems including Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, Jira, and AuditBoard. The role is based in Vienna and operates on a fully on-site, five-days-per-week model, though certain exemptions may apply depending on location.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years in an accounting/finance position or at a Big4 firm
- Experience designing, implementing, and documenting policies, controls, and procedures
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, particularly IAS 38 Intangible Assets
- Prior SOX experience (must-have)
- Financial reporting experience; experience in a publicly listed organization is a strong plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent English (at least C1 level)
