Head of Accounting

Netex GmbH; Hannover; Hybrid; EUR 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Netex Consulting in Hannover, Germany seeks a senior accounting leader to head the Accounting department in an international environment. You will set strategic direction, lead the team, ensure high-quality reporting and compliance, and drive digitalization with automation, AI, and BI solutions.

Responsibilities include overseeing month-end/year-end closing, collaborating with global finance teams, and acting as a senior business partner to other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, ACCA, CIMA, CECCAR or other professional certifications are an advantage.
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Advanced English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounting department, setting objectives, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Provide strategic direction and ensure the effective organization of accounting activities.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain accounting professionals.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Own and oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and statutory requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective accounting processes, controls, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across accounting operations.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including automation, AI, BI, and data-driven reporting solutions.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce manual activities, and improve data quality.
• Act as a senior business partner to other departments.
• Provide management with relevant financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure effective collaboration with international finance teams and global stakeholders.
• Monitor departmental performance, KPIs, risks, and resource requirements.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company’s broader finance strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting expertise

Team development

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Digital literacy

AI & BI

Cross-functional partnering

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics

MBA / ACCA / CIMA / CECCAR or equivalents

Tools

Automation tools

BI tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Senior leadership role responsible for the overall management and performance of the Accounting department in an international environment. The role provides strategic direction, leads the accounting team, ensures high-quality financial reporting and compliance, and drives continuous improvement through digitalization, automation, AI, and BI solutions.

Required Skills

• Proven leadership and people management experience, preferably within an international organization
• Strong expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end closing processes
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams
• Strong analytical, strategic, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency
• Strong digital and AI literacy, with the ability to leverage automation, AI, BI, and modern technologies to improve reporting and accounting processes
• Experience working cross-functionally and acting as a senior business partner
• Advanced English; German is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• MBA, ACCA, CIMA, CECCAR, or other relevant professional certifications are an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounting department, setting objectives, priorities, and performance expectations
• Provide strategic direction and ensure the effective organization of accounting activities
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain accounting professionals
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Own and oversee month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and statutory requirements
• Establish and maintain effective accounting processes, controls, and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across accounting operations
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including automation, AI, BI, and data-driven reporting solutions
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce manual activities, and improve data quality
• Act as a senior business partner to other departments
• Provide management with relevant financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support business decisions
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, consultants, and other external stakeholders
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
• Ensure effective collaboration with international finance teams and global stakeholders
• Monitor departmental performance, KPIs, risks, and resource requirements
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company’s broader finance strategy