About the role

  • Director of Accounting for selected heads GmbH, leading financial talent connections in Berlin. Overseeing accounting teams and ensuring compliance with national and international standards.

Responsibilities

  • Further develop internal policies, control mechanisms and reporting structures to ensure sustainable quality assurance
  • Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, including consolidation at group level
  • Serve as primary contact for external auditors and oversee all audit processes
  • Provide technical and organizational leadership for a 15-person accounting team, ensuring timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements in accordance with national and international accounting standards (HGB & IFRS)
  • Own tax-related matters including filings, compliance and development of an internal control framework
  • Oversee liquidity planning, cash projections and monitoring of short-term financial investments
  • Support financial due diligence for strategic transactions and investment decisions
  • Initiate and implement efficiency and digitization projects in the finance area using modern systems and automation solutions
  • Promote and develop specialist finance professionals within the area of responsibility
  • Maintain a professional network with external advisors, institutions and relevant stakeholders

Requirements

  • Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field; additional qualifications (e.g., international accounting certifications) are a plus
  • Several years of solid professional experience in accounting with leadership responsibilities in a dynamic corporate environment
  • Strong knowledge of accounting under HGB (German GAAP) & IFRS
  • Experience with consolidation, financial reporting and analysis of complex data structures
  • Solid understanding of tax frameworks and requirements
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and digital finance tools
  • Strong analytical thinking with a structured, solution-oriented working style
  • German and English language skills at C1 level or higher
  • Leadership skills with a focus on team culture, motivation and sustainable development
  • Experience in scaling business models or technology-driven environments is advantageous

Benefits

  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work models, including temporary remote options within the EU
  • Individual training budget and access to internal learning programs
  • Subsidy for sports and health offers
  • Active employee communities and regular networking and team events

Job title

Director of Accounting

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

€120,000 - €140,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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