Group Account SSC Manager (m/w/d)

Bentley; Hechingen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Regular team events

Training and further education opportunities

Job summary

An international company in Hechingen seeks a skilled leader for their Shared Service Center Accounting. You will manage financial reporting, develop accounting processes, and lead an accounting team. Candidates should possess a degree in Business Administration or Economics, several years of leadership experience in accounting, and fluency in German and English. The role promises a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career development with flexible hours and team events.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of leadership experience in accounting.
• Strong expertise in German GAAP (HGB); IFRS knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in developing shared service center structures.
• Familiarity with Internal Control Systems (ICS) is preferred.
• Strong process and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the Shared Service Center Accounting across several international entities.
• Ensure accurate financial statements according to German GAAP.
• Drive the development of an effective Internal Control System.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Collaborate with Group CFO and international entities.

Skills

Leadership experience in accounting

German GAAP (HGB)

Strong communication skills

Fluent in German and English

Organizational skills

Process development

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Economics

Certified accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

LucaNet

Job description

Start your mission at Bentley now! Become an important part of our international team and work together with us to give people around the world a better quality of life. Support us on our way to a successful future with innovative products for minimally invasive treatment of vascular diseases. We promise a diverse work environment with good career opportunities with an exceptional employer!

We are looking for the following position at our headquarters on site in Hechingen to start as soon as possible:

Your mission

• You take full responsibility for the Shared Service Center Accounting across several international entities (including Germany, Switzerland, the USA, and Sweden).
• You ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to German GAAP (HGB) and contribute to the development of IFRS reporting.
• You build, standardize, and advance accounting processes to create a scalable, internationally harmonized structure.
• You drive the development and implementation of an effective Internal Control System (ICS), aligned with IPO readiness and governance requirements.
• You lead and develop the accounting team, including team leads, fostering ownership, delegation, and clear accountability.
• You collaborate closely with the Group CFO, Controlling, Group Finance, and international entities.
• You manage and coordinate external partners such as tax advisors and auditors across countries.
• You support the ERP transformation (Microsoft Business Central) and help enhance reporting and consolidation processes (e.g., LucaNet).
• You ensure transparent and consistent accounting logic and align accounting matters with Controlling and Management.
• You identify optimization potential across the entire accounting value chain and implement suitable improvements.
• You support tax‑related topics (e.g., VAT, Transfer Pricing) in a coordinating function.
• You contribute to the ongoing development and professionalization of the finance organization.

Your profile

• You hold a degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable qualification – alternatively a certified accounting qualification (e.g., certified accountant).
• You bring several years of leadership experience in accounting, ideally within an internationally active mid‑sized company or corporate environment.
• You possess strong expertise in German GAAP (HGB); IFRS knowledge is an advantage.
• You have experience building or developing shared service center structures or centralized accounting organizations.
• You are familiar with Internal Control Systems (ICS) and ideally have experience in transformation or ERP projects.
• You bring strong process and organizational skills as well as a high affinity for systems and digital solutions.
• You understand financial interdependencies and interfaces with Controlling and operational functions.
• You are a strong, modern leader with clear communication skills and the ability to guide teams through change.
• You combine a hands‑on mentality with strategic thinking.
• You are resilient and willing to work on‑site in Baden‑Württemberg.
• You communicate fluently in both German and English.

Why us?

Our agile and appreciative corporate culture with flat hierarchies and short decision‑making processes is what characterizes our dynamic and efficient way of working. All areas of responsibility operate independently, shaped by our start‑up mentality combined with the structure and power of an established company. Flexible working hours, regular team events, training, and further education opportunities allow you to advance your development according to your individual needs.

Are you ready for Bentley? #yourmissionstartsnow

If you have any questions, please contact Timo Landenberger at [phone].

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