Head of Financial Accounting | Leiter (w/w/d) Finanzbuchhaltung

Job Summary

This leadership role, Head of Financial Accounting, is crucial for maintaining the financial stability and transparency of a rapidly evolving company. The successful candidate will lead and develop the financial accounting team, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB (German Commercial Code). Day-to-day responsibilities include managing general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting, while actively steering and optimizing internal controls and accounting processes. This position requires a strong leader who will collaborate closely with tax advisors and auditors, support management on business matters, and drive the development of digital accounting processes and ERP structures. The role is full-time, based in Halle/Saale, and offers significant scope for design due to complex corporate structures and acquisitions, making it ideal for an experienced professional seeking to shape financial strategy within a growing market leader.