YOUR MISSIONSLocation: Heidelberg, GERMANY
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Accounting Director to join our team in Germany and take responsibility for the company's accounting and financial reporting activities. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will oversee the accounting function, ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial processes and controls for 4 countries: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Romania.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee the day-to-day accounting activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Ensure compliance with DE, CH, AT and local accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors and other financial partners.
- Monitor and strengthen internal accounting processes and controls.
- Ensure the quality and integrity of accounting data.
- Work closely with the CFO and other departments on financial and accounting matters.
- Lead, coordinate and support the accounting team.
- Contribute to the optimization and digitalization of finance processes and systems.
YOUR PROFILE- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, ideally in an international environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Strong tax competencies and understanding of German, Swiss, and Austrian (DE/CH/AT) tax regulations.
- Experience managing or coordinating an accounting team.
- Proficiency and mastery of SAP FI/CO required.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Autonomous, rigorous and hands-on, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.
- German: mandatory. English: professional proficiency required.
WHAT WE OFFER- A highly stimulating and fulfilling work environment with international development
- Rapid career growth with numerous opportunities for development (horizontal & vertical): international mobility, training, and certification
- A good work-life balance with telecommuting possibilities
- Investment in the development of our employees; quarterly team events, annual seminar etc.
- We are Happy at Work certified and continue to listen to our employees. If you value a culture that respects diversity, individual courage, integrity, excellence and encourages team collaboration, HR Path is the place for you.
See you soon at HR Path!
