We are looking for a visionary Head of Accounting for Germany to take ownership of financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within our largest market. Operating as a strategic partner to both local leadership and global functions, you will lead our accounting operations through a dedicated team of managers.

In this senior leadership position, you will drive process optimisation to support our rapid business scaling while fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented culture. If you are an expert finance professional who thrives on transforming workflows and leading people with transparency and empathy, this role offers an incredible platform for impact.

Education: A university degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field. CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification (preferred).

Professional Experience: A minimum of 6+ years of professional accounting experience, with at least 3 years successfully managing leaders or large teams.
Accounting Standards: Deep technical expertise in HGB alongside solid professional experience applying IFRS.

Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in both German and English.

Systems & Tools: Advanced proficiency navigating Enterprise ERP systems and collaborative ecosystems like Google Workspace.

People Leadership: Provide direct management to the accounting team, focusing heavily on professional development, continuous performance enablement, and building a trust-based environment.

Financial Operations: Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in accordance with HGB and IFRS standards.

Tax & Compliance: Maintain full accountability for all German tax filings (including VAT and Corporate Income Tax), ensuring strict compliance with local regulatory requirements and coordinating closely with local tax advisors.

Risk Management: Maintain and continuously enhance internal control frameworks to mitigate financial risks and safeguard company assets.

Process Automation: Identify and implement strategic process improvements within our ERP systems and broader accounting technology stack to significantly increase efficiency and streamline administrative workflows.

Audit Management: Manage the end-to-end annual statutory audit process, serving as the primary interface for external auditors and tax authorities to resolve queries proactively.