Global Head of Accounting & Consolidation (m/f/d)

Global Head of Accounting & Consolidation (m/f/d)

• Professional and disciplinary management of the Group Accounting department including supervision of all team members across our international group
• Implementation of the guidelines and goals of the management for the department such as the introduction of the "Centre of Excellence" concept among others
• Responsibility for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to the German Commercial Code (HGB) for our German subsidiaries, IPP company and the VSB Group as a whole
• Consolidation responsibility for the group including all subsidiaries as well as a large number of SPVs
• Provision of guidelines and support as well as supervision of the financial accounting of our foreign subsidiaries in questions of accounting / financial reporting and compliance with (legal) requirements
• Ensuring of proper balancing of accounts, including payment transactions, accounts receivable and creditor management as well as fixed asset accounting
• Serving as the first point of contact for our auditing and tax consultants as well as other external third parties
• Involvement in the selection of auditors for our German subsidiaries and the group as well as participation in the corresponding selection for our foreign subsidiaries with a right of veto
• Responsibility for the regular review and if necessary, expansion of the accounting guidelines and structures as well as regular process monitoring and optimisation within the department
• Planning and securing of resources as well as planning, monitoring, and adhering to the departmental budget

• Academical degree preferably in the field of economics or related field of study
• At least ten years of professional experience in a similar field of activity, including consolidation experience with a large number of entities
• Verifiable management qualification with at least five years of management experience
• In-depth knowledge of the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB for groups with a complex corporate landscape
• Solid MS Office skills are required, existing SAP experience is an advantage
• Profound process understanding paired with a strong capability to optimize existing and create new sensible structures and processes
• Fluent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of French is beneficial
• Strong communication and cooperation skills as well as assertiveness combined with good conflict and problem-solving skills
• Conceptual, analytical, and solution-oriented way of thinking
• Willingness for business travelling

• Permanent employment contract with 30 days annual leave
• Flexible working hours and possibility of mobile working including allowance for equipment
• Attractive bonus scheme
• Monthly childcare allowance of up to 100 euros per child
• Promotion of sustainable mobility with the JobRad
• Choice between a monthly top-up of the TicketPlusCard to the value of EUR 50 (net) or payment of the costs for the D-Ticket
• Free hot and cold drinks as well as fruit and vegetable baskets
• Exciting development opportunities thanks to strong international growth
• Individually tailored training opportunities
• Excellent working atmosphere and collegial cooperation
• Cross-divisional and international project and team work
• Regular company and team events