Oversee the controllership function for the DACH Region (Germany & Austria)
Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations
Drive the financial close process and develop accounting policies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Lead and mentor a team of controllership professionals
Responsible for statutory reporting accuracy across multiple legal entities
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
Oversee Corporate Audits and collaborate with audit teams to enhance controllership
Lead Mergers & Acquisitions and Divestitures statutory work.
Requirements
Experienced people manager
Master’s degree in finance or equivalent in experience (preferably Accounting or Business Administration and/or consecutive qualification CPA/ACCA/WP/StB or equivalent)
Min. 7/8 years’ experience in a similar finance function
Profound communication skills in English and German is required (native/C1+)
In-dept knowledge of HGB and IFRS and/or US-GAAP required
Extensive experience in converting US-GAAP or IFRS reporting into different accounting standard(s)
Hands-on experience with a standard ERPs required (SAP desired)
Proficient in Standard Office Software (especially Excel)
Affinity to IT/Willingness to learn usage of specific IT-Tools
Understanding of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements
Experience with leading external audits or being the main point of contact for external audits – thorough understanding of the external audit process
Experience working within a matrix organization
Experience working with remote teams in a high-paced international environment
Initiative, positive attitude, self-starter, “getting-things-done” and “hands-on” attitude
Experience in inspiring a team with strong communication and excellent organizational skills.
Benefits
This is a hybrid role, 3 days at the office + 2 days work from home model.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.