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<p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://hs.kinexon.com/hubfs/KINEXONSports_General__Sports_Overview.jpg" alt="" width="700"></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span class="TextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0">Location:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0"> </span></span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span class="TextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0">Chicago, IL (minimum 2 days/week in-office)</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW149936936 BCX0"><span class="SCXW149936936 BCX0"> </span></span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW149936936 BCX0"><br class="SCXW149936936 BCX0"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0">Employment Type:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0"> </span></span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span class="TextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149936936 BCX0">Full-time | Mid-Level Professional</span></span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span class="EOP SCXW149936936 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">MISSION / ROLE</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a highly capable </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Financial Administrator (m/f/d)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to join our U.S. team in Chicago. This role sits at the intersection of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Finance, People & Culture, Payroll, and Office Administration</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, acting as a key operational connector between our U.S. organization and our Germany-based People & Culture team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will play a central role in ensuring smooth financial operations, compliant payroll processing, and high-quality employee experience across the entire employee lifecycle. This is a mid-level professional</span><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto">position suited for someone who thrives in a structured yet dynamic environment and enjoys working across functions and geographies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong>YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW168784371 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW168784371 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Finance & Accounting</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW168784371 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":80,"335559739":40}"> </span> </strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support </span><span data-contrast="auto">month-end and year-end closing activities</span><span data-contrast="auto">, financial reporting, accounting processes, budgeting, and cost controlling </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Monitor and ensure that expenditures align with approved budgets </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Prepare and deliver spending and financial control reports <span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support financial compliance including tax-related and governmental reporting requirements <span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate closely with the <span data-contrast="auto">Finance team in Germany</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to ensure alignment with global group policies </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Provide financial insights and operational support to local and group management<span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">Support Sales and Use Tax compliance through registration and filing activities</span></li>
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<p><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW179639336 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179639336 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Payroll & Compensation</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW179639336 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":80,"335559739":40}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Manage and review <span data-contrast="auto">semi-monthly payroll processing for U.S. employees</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Support <span data-contrast="auto">sales commission calculations and payout processes</span><span data-contrast="auto">, including review of sales agreements </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Conduct regular <span data-contrast="auto">payroll and billing audits</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to ensure accuracy and financial integrity </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Ensure compliance with applicable payroll tax and labor regulations<span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW179639336 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179639336 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4"><span class="TextRun SCXW192939795 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192939795 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192939795 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">fice & Operations Management (U.S.)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW192939795 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":80,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></span></strong></span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Take part in </span><span data-contrast="auto">U.S. Office Management responsibilities</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support administrative and operational office processes </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Partner with Finance and People & Culture colleagues to ensure efficient day-to-day operations <span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with external advisors to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance <span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support cross-functional initiatives and operational improvements <span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW179639336 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179639336 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4"><span class="TextRun SCXW192939795 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192939795 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4"><span class="TextRun SCXW19478896 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19478896 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">People & Culture / HR Operations</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW19478896 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":80,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as a </span><span data-contrast="auto">liaison between U.S. operations and the People & Culture team in Germany</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support <span data-contrast="auto">employee operations</span><span data-contrast="auto">, including onboarding and offboarding processes </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Co-create and maintain a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace environment that fosters employee engagement and morale </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ensure compliance with <span data-contrast="auto">state-specific U.S. employment regulations</span><span data-contrast="auto"> and internal policies </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support benefits administration and employee communications regarding policies, updates, and company news<span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>YOUR PROFILE </strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Several years of experience in <span data-contrast="auto">Finance, HR Operations, Payroll, or Office Administration (mid-level)</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Strong understanding of <span data-contrast="auto">U.S. payroll processes (GAAP) and employment practices</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Experience working in international or cross-functional environments is highly preferred <span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Structured, detail-oriented, and highly reliable working style </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Strong communication skills and ability to act as a bridge between teams in different countries </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Comfortable handling confidential data with discretion <span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Wingdings","469769242":[9642],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Proficient in HR/finance systems and MS Office or similar tools</li>
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<h3>YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THIS WITH US</h3>
<p>At KINEXON, you will meet people with a similar mindset who are passionate about innovative technologies and love to master new challenges in a team, as well as create great products. <br><br>Become part of our team and enjoy the following benefits: </p>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">#Freetime</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> 30 days (DE) / 20 days (US) paid vacation to refuel your energy (for full-time employees)</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">#WeCare </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">– take your time off for the family (parental leave etc.)</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">#WorkingHours</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> – Early bird or night owl - you can choose your flexible work hours.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">#FlexibleLocation</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> – we work with a hybrid and remote model.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">#OneTeam</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> - We enjoy spending time together at regular team and company events.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">#OnTop</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> - <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156869001 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156869001 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">further benefits selected by you annually out of a range of benefits that we offer (mobility, sports, vacation budget, training budget and more) </span></span></li>
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<p><br>If you want to find out more about our benefits, you can look <a href="https://kinexon.com/company/benefits" target="_blank">here </a>and with a visit to Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearekinexon/" target="_blank">wearekinexon</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearekinexon/" target="_blank"> </a>you can get a look behind the scenes.</p>
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<h3>ABOUT US</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-teams="true">KINEXON is a leader in Physical AI for Manufacturing & Sports, turning real-time location and motion data into actionable intelligence and automation. Our AI and IoT-driven platform supports a wide range of applications, from automated logistics and safety solutions in factories to live player tracking and performance analytics in sports. In sports, 80% of NBA teams rely on KINEXON technology, alongside FIFA and top European football teams and leagues. In manufacturing and logistics, we partner with blue chip companies including BMW, Siemens, Airbus, Continental, and MTU to drive measurable efficiency gains. Founded as a TU Munich spin-off, we are a team of ~250 people headquartered in Munich with a US office in Chicago - and we're hiring ambitious talent ready to shape the future of physical AI.</span></span></p>
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