US GAAP Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used US GAAP
Christel Kristin R.
Last position:
SAP Senior / Lead Consultant / Team Lead / Trainer at Mercator Leasing GmbH
- Merging several systems, consulting for SAP Finance / Controlling overall, FI/CO, DRC, F2R, R2R, incoming and outgoing invoice mapping and target postings of contracts and BP from source systems. CAMt53, creation of the technical concept for the migration of various business areas, creation of migration templates and FMD Files, support with data migration, consolidations and data entry, test management for the SAP part, test support, training of end users in all FI and CO areas, FI-AA
Alexander F.
Last position:
Freelance Business Consultant and Interim Manager at A. Folch von Sydow INTERIM MANAGEMENT
Advising various companies in the areas of controlling, finance and planning, transformation, business partnering, management reporting and AI-driven forecasting systems
Dariusz K.
Last position:
Interim Support Fixed Asset and Investment Accounting at HAKO GmbH
Part-time assignment since 01.09.2026.
- Operational support for fixed asset and investment accounting
- Support with the accounting treatment of assets under construction
- Processing of related accounting transactions in SAP R/3
System: SAP R/3
Helmut G.
Last position:
(Interim) CFO at Eutecma
Asset of GPP (Private Equity)
- B2B, Provider of cooled packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry
- €20m in revenue, 50 employees, 2 locations
Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for all commercial and financial activities
- Establishment of a finance and reporting structure
- Carve-Out / Post-closing transition management
Achievements:
- Preparation of investor reporting package (sales, financials, cash) using Power BI
- Development of a sales funnel
- Business process redesigns and implementation of regular business reviews
Markus H.
Last position:
Interim Manager Finance at Int. Konzern
Dennis D.
Last position:
Interim Senior Manager Accounting at Reliance Trust Luxembourg S.A.
- Operational leadership (Fast Close): Structuring and managing the entire close process for complex German and international client portfolios (Real Estate, Private Equity, HNWI).
- Audit readiness & governance: Ensuring compliance in the timely preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns under IFRS, HGB, and LuxGAAP.Efficient
- Audit support: Successful interface management and coordination with auditors (Big Four), which demonstrably shortened the audit duration.
- Special situations & complexity: Professional leadership of cross-functional teams in clearing and working through historically grown accounting backlogs.
Thomas V.
Last position:
Consulting and project support in fixed asset inventory at tvp-interim
- Independent planning, coordination and operational counting of fixed asset inventories at SGS sites across Germany
- During the count, clarification of variances as well as posting of the new inventories in the fixed assets of the respective site and company
Joel E.
Last position:
Group CFO / Sole Managing Director Group at Corius Group
Responsibility: Management of the Group's finance and central functions in Europe including Controlling, FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal and IT. Responsibility for value creation, exit readiness, M&A integration and business transformation with P&L responsibility of EUR 200 million.
Key achievements:
- Earnings improvement: Increased EBITDA and liquidity through working capital measures and reduced HQ costs.
- Exit readiness & financing: Expanded investor reporting, governance and controls; managed investor and banking relationships as well as refinancing and capital structure measures.
- Buy-and-build readiness: Prepared the Group for international acquisitions and the integration of new dermatology platforms.
- Reporting & IT transformation: Implemented, optimized and went live with a new LucaNet solution for Group reporting and consolidation, and achieved faster closing as well as modernization of scalable IT systems for greater transparency and performance management.
- Establishment of the Dutch platform: Established and restructured the platform and took over its commercial and operational management, including the introduction of a new ERP system (AFAS).
Wolfgang H.
Last position:
Head of Finance and Controlling (Interim) at Kunert Fashion Group
Financial accounting: daily general ledger entries and month-end closing
Preparation of FY 2024 financial group statements (subunits KF, KNL, KAU, KCH)
Preparation of physical inventory for KF with inventory instructions for Logistic
Further development of ERP Finance processes integration with MS Dynamics BC 14
Implementation of electronic invoice verification and Multi Cash banking software
Expansion of sales and e-commerce controlling toolbox and processes
Preparation of budgets 2026, 2027, 2028, including investment plan, cost accounting
Preparation and commentary on monthly reports for sub-units and Group
Preparation of weekly financial plans, cash flow and liquidity plans
Further development of sales controlling, focusing on margins & product profitability
Creation and integration of accounting workflows for MS Dynamics
Leadership focus: Stabilization of the finance team and clear scope of work responsibility
Communication with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and tax authorities
Complete and accurate monthly reporting for each business unit and the KF Group
Preparation 2024 financial statements for KF Germany, KNL, KAU, and KNL with audit opinion
Detailed setup and preparation of the KF 2026 budget for the management and shareholders
Weekly cash flow planning coordinated with the management and shareholders
Turnaround in net sales and EBIT from September 2025 onwards – stable growth
Leadership & change through consistent, data-driven KPIs
Pavel S.
Last position:
Interim Finance/Controlling Manager at Freelancer
- Accounting, controlling and reporting, taxes, risk management, treasury, credit management, legal matters, internal control/SOX, HR, IT, cooperation with auditors, tax advisors and public authorities
- Logistics, production and HACCP, occupational safety and veterinary and hygiene regulations (food production)
- Due Diligence, M&A, company demergers, crisis management, project management
Selected interim projects:
- Twistcafe (Fastfood restaurants) – Interim CFO (worldwide): Resolution of problems with accounting and tax documents for the annual financial statements of the German and Austrian subsidiaries; standardization of accounting for intercompany transfers of raw materials and cash (CZ, SK, DE, AT, PL); automation of recharging discount campaigns and cashless payments; improvements to cost center accounting (200+ CCs)
- VIB Vermögen AG (Branicks Group, Real Estate) – Interim Head of Accounting (DE): HGB annual financial statements for 19 companies without complications; IFRS consolidated financial statements without complications; automation of consolidation measures (debt consolidation, expense and income consolidation); automation of reporting
- NTT (Telecommunications) – Interim Senior Controller (DE): Simplification, standardization and automation of month-end closing activities (accruals for customer and supplier rebates, order backlogs, accrued revenues, monthly GP adjustments), including SOX compliance documentation; balance sheet reconciliation; improvement of loyalty reporting
- Lilium (Aerospace) – Interim Senior Accountant (DE): Tax line corrections; asset migration from Datev to Infor LN for two companies, including improvement of data quality; automation of the processing of interim asset investments and asset additions; successful SOX closing audit for fixed assets leading to the US stock market listing
- Brose (Automotive) – Interim Head of Controlling (CZ): Successful Forecast III; simplification and automation of calculations and reporting (hourly rates, temporary workers, monthly reports, scrap and external rework, direct personnel costs); platform change for the monthly management board meeting
- LUST Hybrid-Technik (Pankl-SHW Industries, Manufacturing) – Interim Finance Controller (DE): Monthly and annual financial statements (including inventory valuation, cost and performance accounting), budget-to-actual comparisons, variance analyses, ad hoc evaluations, forecast preparation, automation
- Gebr. Bode (Schaltbau Group, Manufacturing) – Interim Head of Accounting (DE): Annual financial statements without complications; simplification and automation of liquidity planning; automation of the open items report, standardization of intercompany reconciliations; introduction and automation of the fixed assets report
- Hyva Georg Hydraulik (Manufacturing) – Interim Senior Accountant/Finance Manager (DE): Simplification and automation of VAT returns, Intrastat and other statistical reports; automation of the fixed assets report; introduction and automation of CC report/forecast and temporary worker accruals; master data correction
- Beiersdorf (FMCG) – Interim Finance Manager (DE/SK): Transfer from the local finance department in Slovakia to the SSC Hamburg
- Trèves (Automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance & Controlling (CZ): Identification of weaknesses; implementation of controlling processes for the purchasing process (PR/PO/GR), payroll, energy costs, ICO accounting, CC reporting
- Hella Slovakia Signal-Lighting (Automotive) – Interim Head of Controlling (SK): 10% reduction of receivables open items; automation of reporting (Capex, Cost Center, Maintenance Costs); standardization and automation of inventory and receivables impairment
- Tunap Cosmetics (FMCG) – Interim Finance Manager (DE): Reduction of DSO by 21 days in four months; balance sheet cleanup (fixed assets, provisions, prepaid expenses); reduction of unprocessed invoices in the workflow by 1.2 million EUR during the annual closing; automation of impairments, controls and reporting
- Hanon Systems Autopal (Automotive) – Interim Finance Controller (CZ): Identification of weaknesses; automation of CC report and orders; automation of inventory and receivables impairment
- Drägerwerk (Manufacturing) – Interim Finance Controller (CZ): FI/CO management, process audit, investment incentives, accounting accuracy, SAP settings (FI/CO, MM)
- Maxim Chicken (FMCG) – Interim Head of Finance and Controlling (CZ): Introduction of new products for gastronomy with increased sales; introduction of cash flow forecasting; reduction of variable and fixed costs (raw materials, real estate leasing); successful veterinary inspection
- Trelleborg Automotive Czech Republic (Automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance (CZ); Carbody Czech Republic (Automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance (CZ): Accounting correction; company demerger with SAP split; introduction of cash flow forecasting; factoring
- Kantar Media (WPP Group, Media) – Interim Finance Manager (CZ): Automation of the US GAAP report; reduction of fixed costs (supplier contracts, personnel costs); implementation of standard processes; successful SOX audit; relocation of production
Andreea A.
Last position:
Financial Accountant & Controller at gebos GmbH
- Independent accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting, including posting all incoming and outgoing payments
- Preparing customer invoices and monitoring open items and dunning
- Preparing and creating monthly and annual financial statements under HGB
- Preparing VAT returns and working with tax advisors and the tax office
- Preliminary payroll accounting
- HR administration including recruiting, applicant management, and conducting job interviews
- Preparing reports and business analyses for management
- Handling complaints and clarifying accounting issues
Acelya S.
Last position:
Interim Senior Accountant at Gustavo Gusto GmbH & Co. KG
- Independently manage financial accounting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
- Create monthly reports
- Prepare booking documents and calculate provisions
- Submit VAT advance returns, annual tax returns, and summary reports
- Consolidate all relevant financial data from multiple entities in SAP BYD
- Optimize AP and AR processes
- Manage general ledger and fixed asset accounting
- Serve as direct contact for internal and external finance topics
- Prepare monthly forecasts, intercompany and account reconciliations
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank accounting
- Submit factoring reports to banks
- Provide cash flow report to the CFO
- Train new finance staff
- Prepare and ensure compliance with financial statements
- Liaise with auditors and tax advisors
Mohammed S.
Last position:
External Consultant at Gen.Re. eV
Climate & Environmental Non Profit (Finance Transformation & Operating Model)
Challenge: Strengthen the finance department by standardising project accounting, organisational financial processes, and management reporting.
Approach: Designed an integrated finance operating model covering project cost centres, transaction governance, Budgeting and Control financial reporting, and standard operating procedures.
Impact: Built a strategic finance function, enhancing financial transparency, reporting reliability, and executive decision-making.
Rosa W.
Last position:
Interim management for HR payroll and financial accounting at RMW Dienstleistungen LTD.
- Interim management as freelancer for finance accounting, HR, controlling, accounting and leadership, process optimization
- Clients: Esprit (DE/CH), MSD (CH), Sedus Stoll AG (CH), Brooks AG (CH), Yves Rocher (DE), Lilium (DE) and others
Dirk B.
Last position:
Freelance Controller and Coach at Freelance Controller and Coach
- Interim Head of Controlling at a medium-sized industrial group in mechanical engineering: setup of group controlling, preparation for the planned IPO, realignment of monthly reporting
- Project at a medium-sized company in the steel and mechanical engineering industry: further development of cost and performance accounting; setup of a structured overhead cost sheet to determine hourly and overhead allocation rates for pre- and post-calculation; setup of a profit center accounting system to show the P&L by business unit
- Interim CFO at a startup in optics / photonics: preparation of financial and liquidity plans to prepare for financing rounds and funding projects; contact person for investors in due diligence processes; setup of monthly reporting for internal and external stakeholders; preparation of annual financial statements together with an external tax advisory firm (inventory valuation, provisions, etc.); contact person for project sponsors in funded development projects; optimization and digitalization of business processes in finance
- Interim Head of Finance at a startup in robotics: introduction of business processes; support during financing rounds
- Project at a medium-sized mechanical engineering company: introduction of cost and performance accounting
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Statistics of experts using US GAAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Finance, Accounting, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Finance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
72%
Master's degree or higher
52%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using US GAAP
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
US GAAP experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (85%)
- Professional Services (85%)
- Information Technology (62%)
- Automotive (52%)
- Retail (48%)
- Banking and Finance (46%)
- Energy (43%)
- Healthcare (41%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What US GAAP covers
US GAAP, or United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, is the accounting framework used to prepare financial statements for US reporting requirements. It defines recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure for areas such as revenue, leases, financial instruments, stock compensation and business combinations. Companies use it to produce consistent, reviewable financial information for investors, lenders and regulators.
Where it is used
US GAAP expertise appears in multinational groups, US subsidiaries, listed companies, private equity portfolios and businesses preparing for an acquisition or audit. Typical assignments include:
- Preparing or reviewing US GAAP financial statements
- Converting local statutory accounts to US GAAP
- Supporting consolidation and intercompany reporting
- Documenting accounting positions and disclosures
- Designing controls for recurring reporting processes
Standards and tools
Professionals work with the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and related FASB updates. Their workflow may include ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite, consolidation tools, lease accounting applications and reporting software. Strong specialists also understand Excel-based models, audit evidence, documentation standards and the relationship between US GAAP and IFRS.
When companies bring in experts
External support is useful when an internal finance team faces a new transaction, a reporting deadline or a difficult interpretation. Companies often need help with purchase accounting, revenue arrangements, impairment testing, lease portfolios, deferred taxes, stock-based compensation or the conversion of German statutory accounts. In Germany, collaboration may involve local finance teams, group reporting functions and auditors across time zones.
What strong specialists deliver
A capable US GAAP specialist connects technical guidance with practical accounting decisions. They define the relevant facts, identify the applicable codification, document assumptions and explain the conclusion to finance leaders and auditors. They can also turn complex requirements into repeatable close procedures, clear reconciliations and disclosures that withstand review.
Choosing the right support
Look for professionals who can show relevant work with the accounting area your project involves, not only general reporting exposure. Ask how they handle differences between US GAAP and HGB or IFRS, how they document judgements and which systems they have used. For remote work, clarify access controls, communication routines, working hours and the language needed for local and US stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about US GAAP — answered in short.
US GAAP is used to prepare financial statements under accounting principles established in the United States. It guides recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure across transactions such as revenue, leases, acquisitions and financial instruments.
US GAAP and IFRS both aim to produce reliable financial reporting, but they differ in areas such as inventory, development costs, impairment, leases and detailed presentation requirements. The right specialist should identify the differences relevant to the company rather than rely on a generic conversion checklist.
A strong US GAAP specialist often brings experience with consolidation, audit support, internal controls, deferred taxes and financial systems. Knowledge of IFRS, HGB, SEC reporting or transaction accounting can be important when the business operates across Germany and the United States.
The required depth depends on the assignment. US GAAP specialists handling a focused account review may work from an established process, while a conversion, acquisition or policy redesign requires strong judgement, documentation skills and experience defending conclusions with auditors.
Yes. US GAAP work is often suitable for remote collaboration when secure system access, clear data ownership and regular review meetings are in place. Teams in Germany should also agree on working hours, documentation language and coordination with US stakeholders.
Companies often seek US GAAP support for a new reporting requirement, audit issue, acquisition, subsidiary conversion or complex transaction. External expertise can also help when the internal team needs an independent accounting position or temporary capacity during a close.
US GAAP professionals may work in SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or other ERP systems, alongside consolidation, lease accounting and reporting tools. Advanced spreadsheet modelling, structured workpapers and reliable audit trails are equally important to the quality of the result.
Ask a US GAAP specialist to explain a comparable accounting issue, the guidance they would assess and how they would document the conclusion. Quality is shown through clear reasoning, precise workpapers, awareness of IFRS or HGB differences and communication that auditors and non-specialists can follow.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used US GAAP in their recent projects is 128 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,026 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used US GAAP in their recent projects, 72% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used US GAAP in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used US GAAP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (98%), and French (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used US GAAP in their recent projects are Manufacturing (85%), Professional Services (85%), and Information Technology (62%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used US GAAP in their recent projects are Finance (100%), Accounting (98%), and Project Management (72%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used US GAAP
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