Head of Accounting and Tax
An international technology company is looking for a Senior Finance Leader to lead their Accounting Function for the Group.
The Head of Accounting and Tax will lead, manage and improve Accounting and R2R processes, Tax and Reporting areas. Managing a team of 5-10 already in the department, this role will focus on building a scalable accounting function in a growing technology company. It will be responsible for providing efficient and reliable accounting for local entities and at Group level and will provide leadership across Accounting processes (HGB and IFRS) and Taxation, working with external tax experts for international markets.
Your role:
Accounting Leadership including managing the Accounting function for a large and growing technology company
Management of the accounting and Finance team as well as building the department according to needs
Improve Record-to-Report and Accounting processes
Collaborate with Auditors, external Consultants and Tax experts to ensure efficient and reliable numbers including month and year end close
Identify and manage a roadmap of improvements e.g. process improvement and automations
Your experience:
Accounting Director, Head of Accounting, or Senior Manager Accounting with 10+ years' experience in German Headquartered international businesses
Audit background in e.g. a Big4 company or similar
Experience building and leading a first-class Accounting function in a growing technology business
Industry experience including Supply Chain, Logistics or Manufacturing companies highly desirable
Accounting or Tax qualification
Excellent knowledge of German GAAP HGB and IFRS
Fluent German essential
Location: Berlin, Germany
Type: Permanent role
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