Head of Accounting DACH

Nexi; Eschborn; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Tech equipment

International team collaboration

PayTech University training

Job summary

Nexi is recruiting for a Head of Accounting DACH to lead the accounting function across German entities in a regulated, international setting. Based in Eschborn, you will steward statutory and IFRS reporting, strengthen controls, coordinate external audits, and drive finance transformations.

You will guide a team, ensure timely month/quarter/year-end closes, and partner with regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders across the CFO DACH leadership. German and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Several years of experience leading an accounting function in international environments.
• Strong IFRS and HGB knowledge; experience with closing, statutory statements and audits.
• Experience in complex, regulated environments; finance systems and transformation experience.
• Strong leadership, accountability and stakeholder management; fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounting team across multiple German entities; ensure timely close and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and IFRS/HGB; manage audits.
• Drive accounting transformations, process standardisation, and automation within finance systems.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Reporting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax and Internal Audit on finance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

German & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

What if your next job lets you simplify payments for millions, every single day?

Join Nexi and be part of a collaborative, inclusive workplace where you can learn, grow, and make an impact everyday.

About Nexi

At Nexi, we're simplifying the future of digital payments. As one of Europe's leading payment companies, we combine international scale with the dynamism of a fast-moving tech company. With over 9,000 colleagues across more than 25 countries, we're shaping how people and businesses pay and interact every day. Here, your skills, curiosity, and ambition don't just support the business. They help shape what comes next.

Your Everyday at Nexi

As a Head of Accounting DACH, you'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team based in Eschborn. You will lead and develop the Accounting function across several German legal entities in a regulated, international environment, ensuring accurate and timely statutory and IFRS reporting, strong accounting controls and compliance with Group policies while supporting Finance transformation and strategic projects.

About Your Future Role

• Lead and develop the Accounting team, ensuring reliable day-to-day delivery as well as clear succession and capability planning
• Ensure compliance with local statutory accounting requirements across the relevant legal entities and elevate material accounting and compliance risks
• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Ensure accurate financial reporting under IFRS and HGB, including the quality and integrity of underlying accounting data
• Take responsibility for statutory financial statements and coordinate external audits
• Maintain strong balance-sheet quality, accounting controls and governance across the relevant entities
• Drive the remediation of audit findings and ensure effective implementation of agreed actions
• Drive accounting-related transformation, process standardization, automation and improvements in finance systems and ways of working
• Contribute to finance transformation, integration initiatives and other strategic and operational projects in the Accounting area
• Work closely with Regulatory Reporting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Compliance, Internal Audit and Group Finance
• Act as a key contact for external auditors and relevant internal stakeholders on accounting matters
• Support the further development of the Finance function across DACH and contribute to the shaping of the Finance organization as a member of the CFO DACH leadership team
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, internal controls and governance requirements across the relevant legal entities

What We Value in You

We're looking for someone eager to make a difference. Here's what we value:

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field. Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) is preferred.
• Several years of experience in leading an accounting function in an international, matrixed environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and HGB; Hands-on experience with monthly, quarterly and annual closing, statutory financial statements and external audits; Strong understanding of accounting controls, governance and balance-sheet quality.
• Experience in complex, international or regulated environments, preferably within payments, banking or fintech; Proven track record of improving accounting processes, governance, financial controls and automation; Experience with finance systems and transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership and people development skills with the ability to coach and develop accounting teams; Strong sense of accountability and ownership; Structured, process-oriented and pragmatic approach with a strong delivery focus; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ; Customer-centric mindset while maintaining strong financial control and regulatory compliance.
• Business fluent German and English

Even if you don't check every box, your unique potential and willingness to learn could set you apart.

What's in it for You?

• Attractive salary and a competitive benefits package to reward your expertise and contributions
• Tech equipment: Get the tools you need to succeed, including the latest technology to support your work
• Join an international team: Collaborate with experts from across Europe and bring your ideas to life in a dynamic, global environment
• Grow and develop: Gain hands-on experience and structured training through our PayTech University, designed to accelerate your career and help you reach your full potential

Life and Culture at Nexi

Working at Nexi means collaborating across teams, markets, and disciplines to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful results. You'll be part of an environment where knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and teamwork are part of everyday life. Discover more about our culture, values, and what it's like to be part of Nexi on our Life at Nexi page.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

At Nexi, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. By embracing differences and fostering respect, we build a culture where every individual has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Next starts with you, everyday

At Nexi, our next idea, our next innovation, starts with you. Join us today.