Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsHigh-impact Tax Accounting leadership position, with C-level exposureStrong growing business (organic and anorganic) within a global businessAbout Our ClientOur client is a globally active, industrial group with over 10.000 employees in almost 30 countries. Following significant organic growth and a series of recent acquisitions, the company is undergoing a major transformation focused on centralization, governance, digitalization, and international expansion. This newly created leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future accounting organization within a dynamic and rapidly evolving business environment.Job DescriptionAs Head of CoE Accounting, you will lead the global Accounting Center of Excellence and assume overall responsibility for Group accounting governance, IFRS compliance, and the continuous development of accounting standards across an international organization. This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future accounting landscape of a rapidly growing Group undergoing significant transformation, centralization, and international expansion.The Successful ApplicantDegree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related disciplineExtensive experience in Group Accounting, Corporate Finance with IFRS and consolidated financial statements expertiseProven leadership experience within complex international organizationsStrong understanding of accounting governance, reporting processes, and internal controlsExperience working with multinational corporate structures and global stakeholdersDemonstrated success in driving organizational change, process harmonization, or finance transformation initiativesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior managementExperience with modern ERP and financial reporting systemsSAP S/4HANA experience is advantageousProfessional qualifications such as CPA, Wirtschaftsprüfer, or equivalent are highly desirableStrong interest in digitalization, automation, AI applications, and data analyticsFluent in English; German language skills are advantageousWhat’s on OfferLead and further develop the global Accounting Center of ExcellenceTake overall responsibility for Group accounting governance and IFRS complianceEnsure timely, accurate, and efficient Group reporting processesDrive the continuous improvement of accounting policies, standards, and internal guidelinesOversee the content-related responsibility for Group consolidation activitiesFurther develop and harmonize the Group Chart of AccountsProvide technical accounting guidance on complex IFRS matters across international entitiesAct as the key contact for external auditors and regulatory stakeholdersSupport the integration of newly acquired companies into the Group accounting frameworkDrive global accounting process harmonization and centralization initiativesImprove financial reporting quality, transparency, and efficiencyLead digitalisation, automation, AI, and data analytics initiatives within accountingPartner closely with Group Controlling, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, and international Finance leadersSupport strategic finance transformation projects and the future development of the global finance operating modelContactRocio BurchardQuote job refJN-082026-7084493Job summaryFunctionCFO & Financial ManagementSubsectorCFO & Financial Management SubsectorIndustryIndustrialLocationMunichContract typePermanentConsultant nameRocio BurchardJob referenceJN-082026-7084493Job NatureHome Office
