Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to join their team!The Head of Finance will report to the Director of Finance in North America. This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory audits, and integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues.Here is a little window into our client: It's a company which operates and manages global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices,our client delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.Their motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'The successful candidate will live in Germany, working in a remote work model or from any of our offices in Germany with occasional travel across Europe and the rest of the world!What your day will look like:Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing the performance and risks of the portfolioSet targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportsBuild and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIsMonitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targetsMonitor the financial health of the portfolio and ensure positive cash flowLead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are completedDevelop strategies to increase return on investment and profitabilityOversee and review accounting tasks, including tax and complianceEnsure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and proceduresCollaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on finance proceduresMaintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance departmentActively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companiesAbout you:A qualified Financial Accountant with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential8+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3+ years in team management, is essentialAbility to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibilityExtensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groupsFast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlinesWorking knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an assetAbility to visualize efficient processes and implement themExcellent organizational skills and time managementExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced knowledge of MS ExcelBeing fluent in German and having at least a professional level of English, both written and verbal, is essentialMust be legally authorized to work in GermanyOur client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to join their team!The Head of Finance will report to the Director of Finance in North America. This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory audits, and integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues.Here is a little window into our client: It's a company which operates and manages global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices,our client delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.Their motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'The successful candidate will live in Germany, working in a remote work model or from any of our offices in Germany with occasional travel across Europe and the rest of the world!What your day will look like:Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing the performance and risks of the portfolioSet targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportsBuild and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIsMonitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targetsMonitor the financial health of the portfolio and ensure positive cash flowLead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are completedDevelop strategies to increase return on investment and profitabilityOversee and review accounting tasks, including tax and complianceEnsure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and proceduresCollaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on finance proceduresMaintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance departmentActively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companiesAbout you:A qualified Financial Accountant with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential8+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3+ years in team management, is essentialAbility to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibilityExtensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groupsFast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlinesWorking knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an assetAbility to visualize efficient processes and implement themExcellent organizational skills and time managementExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced knowledge of MS ExcelBeing fluent in German and having at least a professional level of English, both written and verbal, is essentialMust be legally authorized to work in Germany