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Position: Head of Group Accounting
Location: Stuttgart
Structure: Hybrid
What's on offer
* A senior leadership position with ample opportunities to shape and optimise financial processes in a global, innovative environment.
* Competitive compensation tailored to your expertise, including attractive benefits and long-term career prospects.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment with an emphasis on professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
* Flexible working models, including hybrid options, to promote work-life balance.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a committed accounting team, fostering their professional growth while driving process improvements and overseeing key projects.
* Take responsibility for the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS, as well as individual financial statements for German entities in accordance with IFRS and HGB.
* Manage and optimise general ledger and fixed asset accounting, enhance the chart of accounts, and ensure high-quality financial data.
* Oversee the annual financial statement audit, prepare relevant documentation, and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
* Continuously improve accounting guidelines and processes, provide guidance to subsidiaries on accounting matters and promote knowledge transfer across the group.
Your Profile
* Proven leadership and project management experience, with the ability to design processes and motivate teams.
* Extensive expertise in preparing financial statements under both IFRS and HGB, including individual and consolidated reports.
* Strong knowledge of SAP Consolidation tools and MS Office; experience with SmartNotes is an advantage.
* Excellent technical skills gained through your academic background in accounting, finance, or a related field.
* Analytical thinking, assertiveness, and resilience to handle complex challenges.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing
* Industries: Manufacturing, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Accounting
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