Head of Controlling & Finance overseeing financial accounting and strategy for mid-sized German company. Involves budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership in a hybrid environment.
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee all accounting-related business activities in accordance with commercial and tax regulations, and coordinate closely with executive management, tax advisors, and auditors
Serve as the central point of contact for all internal and external tax 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 electronic tax filings (E-Bilanzen) 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 process intercompany settlements
Provide technical, disciplinary and organizational leadership and continuously develop the accounting and controlling teams
Independently take on and execute special business projects within the department
Requirements
Several years of professional experience in accounting and controlling as well as in staff management
Experience with annual financial statements under commercial and tax law, preferably also with international statements (EU and Switzerland)
University degree or equivalent qualification (e.g., certified accountant [Bilanzbuchhalter], controller with strong accounting skills)
Good written and spoken English skills
Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel, and experience with ERP systems
Strong analytical ability and a high level of understanding of complex relationships
Confident manner, moderation skills and enjoyment of independent, precise and structured work
Benefits
Interesting and varied tasks with a first-name (informal) company culture
Thorough onboarding at a modern, ergonomic workstation
Flexible working hours and a 38-hour workweek
Christmas bonus, vacation bonus and company child allowance (13th salary)
Company pension plan, employer-subsidized savings allowance (VWL) and company accident insurance
Business bike, subsidized Wellpass lunch and free beverages
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