Manage and oversee all accounting activities in accordance with commercial and tax law requirements, coordinating closely with executive management, tax advisors and auditors
Serve as the primary contact for all internal and external tax-related matters at national and international levels
Prepare, monitor and analyze financial plans, budgets and forecasts, and derive well-founded recommendations for action
Actively contribute to the development of corporate objectives and strategic direction
Responsible for preparing annual financial statements and E-Bilanz (electronic tax balance sheets) for the entire corporate group
Handle day-to-day operational tasks and prepare, analyze and comment on group reporting
Coordinate business management issues related to subsidiaries and manage intercompany settlements
Provide technical, disciplinary and organizational leadership and continuously develop the Accounting and Controlling teams
Independently take on and carry out special financial/business projects within the department

Several years of professional experience in accounting and controlling, including staff management
Experience preparing annual financial statements under commercial and tax accounting rules, preferably also international financial statements (EU and Switzerland)
Degree or comparable qualification (e.g. certified balance sheet accountant [Bilanzbuchhalter], controller with expertise in financial statements)
Good written and spoken English
Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel, and experience with ERP systems
Strong analytical skills and a high level of understanding of complex relationships
Confident manner, facilitation/moderation skills and enjoyment of independent, precise and structured work

Interesting and varied tasks within an informal, first-name culture
Comprehensive onboarding at a modern, ergonomic workstation
Flexible working hours and a 38-hour workweek
Christmas bonus, holiday bonus and company child allowance (13th salary)
Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits (VWL) and company accident insurance
Business bike program, Wellpass-subsidized lunch and free beverages
Remote/mobile working possible
Personal and professional development opportunities
Occupational health management
A motivated team that enjoys their work

Head of Controlling and Finance

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