Head of Group Accounting (all genders)

tonies® Düsseldorf

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Head of Group Accounting (all genders)

Lead the preparation and consolidation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the group in compliance with IFRS.

Role

As the Head of Group Accounting, you will be a key leader in our finance team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our global financial reporting. You will lead the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and act as a strategic partner to finance teams across the group.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and consolidation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the group in compliance with IFRS.
Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies set by our “Finance Excellence” function.
Manage external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors to ensure a smooth and successful audit process.
Oversee the preparation of internal reports and financial analysis of Actuals for the FP&A team.
Serve as a business and sparrings partner for other finance functions, including finance teams in subsidiaries, providing expert guidance on all matters of group accounting and consolidation and understanding financial actuals.
Lead, mentor, and develop the group accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Act as a key user for our consolidation and reporting systems (Navision Business Central / Lucanet).

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, etc.) is highly desirable.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting and financial management, with at least 5 years in a leading position in Group Accounting within a multinational organization.
In-depth knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP Germany and regulatory requirements.
Proven experience with financial consolidation, reporting, and external audit management.
Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
Experience in BIG4+ is a plus.

Benefits

Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best – a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.

Good to know

As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.