Team Lead – Accounting

Role Overview

• Lead and develop the financial accounting team
• Promote efficiency and digitalization of financial processes
• Ensure proper accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch, HGB)
• Take responsibility for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Coordinate internal and external audits with auditors and tax advisors
• Prepare budget, forecast and investment plans together with Controlling
• Manage, monitor and secure cash flows and ensure liquidity
• Optimize working capital and manage financial risks
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies, and implement internal control systems

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in a leadership role in finance and accounting
• Very good German and English language skills (written and spoken)
• Solid knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB), tax law and controlling
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., SAP or Microsoft Dynamics AX)
• Confident user of MS Office, especially Excel
• Leadership skills, analytical thinking and strategic orientation

Benefits

• Broad opportunities to contribute and comprehensive training and development prospects
• Flexible working hours and flat hierarchies in an international, modern work environment
• Mobile working within Germany as well as remote work abroad
• A working environment with room for initiative and clear responsibility for own topics and projects
• EGYM Wellpass and company supplementary health insurance to support personal wellbeing
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counselling and support for health, professional and personal challenges
• Company pension plan options for future security
• Employer subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• Monthly attractive offers for employees via a leading discount portal
• IT leasing through salary conversion enabling modern devices on attractive terms – including private use