Director of Group Accounting

Our client is seeking a Director of Group Accounting to lead how accounting is done across an international corporate group. The role reports into senior group finance leadership and carries a clear mandate to modernise, automate and bring AI into the function. This is a strategic leadership position, not a purely technical one.

The role:

• Own the Group's consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and IFRS compliance across all entities.
• Lead the Center of Excellence Accounting team and set the direction for group-wide accounting practices.
• Act as the main point of contact for auditors and regulators.
• Serve as the internal reference point for Controlling, Treasury and Tax on accounting matters.
• Harmonise accounting processes across group companies and own the Group-wide chart of accounts.
• Drive automation and digital tools to reduce manual work within the team.

What you'll need:

• At least 5 years' experience in accounting within an international corporation or an audit firm.
• Several years' leadership experience in a comparable role.
• In-depth knowledge of international financial reporting under IFRS.
• Good working knowledge of modern ERP/finance systems.
• Fluent German and English, written and spoken.