Head (f/m/d) of Group Accounting and Reporting

Job ID: 6747

Location: Nürnberg, DE

We are looking for a Head (f/m/d) of Group Accounting and Reporting to join our team.

Your Future Role

• Functional and disciplinary leadership of the Group Accounting team, as well as its continuous development.
• Responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, including the notes and management report.
• Oversight, execution, and continuous improvement of the entire consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations and subsidiary reporting.
• Ensuring group-wide IFRS compliance, continuous development of the IFRS accounting manual, and expert evaluation of complex accounting matters (e.g., M&A transactions, impairment tests).
• Preparation of tailored financial reporting for investors, shareholders, and supervisory boards.
• Primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities during annual audits.
• Providing solutions to complex operational and accounting queries for executive management and the CFO.
• Ongoing optimization and automation of consolidation and closing processes, alongside the digitalization of accounting workflows.

Your Profile

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration (focus on Finance/Accounting), or a comparable qualification
• A completed CPA, ACCA, Auditor exam (Wirtschaftsprüferexamen), or CINA is a strong plus
• Long-term experience of solid experience in Group Accounting within an international company or in audit at a public accounting firm (Big 4 / Next 10)
• Experience in a private equity-backed company is a plus
• Proven experience in functional and disciplinary team management, paired with an appreciative and encouraging leadership style
• Confident leadership personality with clear communication, an entrepreneurial mindset, strong execution power
• Excellent, in-depth knowledge of IFRS financial reporting standards, as well as hands‑on experience with consolidation and ERP systems (e.g., CCH Tagetik).
• Analytical mindset, high affinity for numbers, hands‑on attitude, structured and independent working style, combined with strong assertiveness.
• Business fluent in English (written and spoken); German language skills are an advantage

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.