Apply: Global Accounting Director

Our client is a high-growth organisation, looking for a Global Accounting Director. This new role reports to the CFO and oversees accounting operations both in Germany and internationally.

Key elements include:

• Financial consolidation - setting up processes and overseeing, collaborating with regional teams
• Tax compliance and strategy
• Process and system implementation, developing and ensuring policies and procedures
• Team leadership and management, ensuring alignment and consistency
• Stakeholder collaboration - with executives to support strategic decision making, providing insights and recommendations based on financial analysis and reporting
• Continuous improvement, staying informed on trends and regulatory changes,

The role would ideally be based out of their Berlin office on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 home), but this could be flexible, including being based out of their office in Poland. 

They are looking for:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Min 10 years' accounting experience with 5 in a leadership role, overseeing international teams
• Experience in implementing accounting systems and process improvements, including exposure to digital transformation/process improvement
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards, tax regulations, eCommerce industry practices, IFRS
• Good knowledge of German GAAP/HGB
• Track record in managing financial consolidations for multinational entities
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Fluent German and English

Advantageous:

• Experience of Netsuite
• Polish language
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience and expertise in setting up compliance/governance framework in a high-growth organisation, internationally
• Understanding of European ESG regulations