Director General Ledger Accounting (all genders).

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Minimum Qualifications and skills

• You hold a degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/ACCA is a plus)
• You have strong HGB and IFRS expertise and hands-on experience in preparing statutory financial reporting under HGB, including annual financial statements and management reports (Lagebericht)
• You bring several years of leadership experience in international accounting environments, managing teams and multi-entity closings
• You have a proven ability to drive process improvements, standardization, and efficiency initiatives 
• You possess strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills, with experience in ERP and financial reporting tools 
• You are an effective communicator and people-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments
• You are fluent in German and have professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) 

What the role is about

• You lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing general ledger accounting team with 7 team members while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture. 
• You oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring smooth execution and effective allocation of resources in line with business needs. 
• You take full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes across multiple international entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency. 
• You ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, particularly HGB and IFRS, as well as internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• You oversee the preparation of statutory financial reporting under HGB, including annual financial statements and management reports (Lagebericht). 
• You act as the key partner for annual financial audits, managing audit processes for both single entities and consolidated financial statements.
• You drive the harmonization and standardization of accounting policies, processes, and controls across international entities. 
• You identify and implement improvements in efficiency, automation, and internal controls, contributing to broader finance transformation initiatives.
• You collaborate closely with cross-functional finance teams such as Controlling, Tax, and Treasury to optimize end-to-end financial processes. 
• You serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and provide expert guidance on accounting-related matters to senior leadership.