Head of Accounting DACH

BEYOND TALENT; München; Sur place; EUR 140 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Beyond Talent is seeking a Head of Accounting DACH for an international luxury group based in Munich, Germany. The role leads the accounting function across the DACH region, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic finance support.

Fluent German and advanced SAP expertise are mandatory, with broad experience in German GAAP, tax, audits, and complex intercompany operations. You will partner with regional leaders to drive governance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Senior accounting leadership experience in international settings.
• Strong knowledge of German accounting standards, statutory reporting, taxes.
• Experience managing accounting operations across Germany, Austria, Switzerland preferred.
• Advanced SAP knowledge is essential.
• Fluent German; English proficiency also required.

Responsabilités

• Lead the accounting function for the DACH market with accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings per local and group standards.
• Ensure compliance with German GAAP, tax regulations, internal controls, audits, and policies.
• Manage GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, intercompany, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Be main contact for auditors, tax advisors, banks, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and SAP optimization across accounting ops.
• Collaborate with Controlling, Retail, Operations, HR, Legal and regional finance teams.
• Develop and mentor the local accounting team to high performance.
• Support reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis with robust data.
• Contribute to strategic finance projects including systems, controls and governance.

Connaissances

Leadership

German language

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

People development

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Beyond Talent has been appointed to identify a talented Head of Accounting DACH for an international luxury group based in Munich, Germany.

This is a strategic leadership role for a highly experienced accounting professional with strong technical expertise, excellent knowledge of the German market, and proven experience managing complex finance operations across the DACH region.

The successful candidate will lead the accounting function, ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and act as a key business partner to local and regional stakeholders. Strong SAP expertise and fluent German are mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounting function for the DACH market, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all entities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in line with local statutory requirements and group standards.
• Ensure full compliance with German GAAP, tax regulations, internal controls, audit requirements, and group accounting policies.
• Manage general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inter-company transactions, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Act as the main point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, banks, and internal finance stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and best practices within accounting operations, with a strong focus on SAP optimisation.
• Partner closely with Controlling, Retail, Operations, HR, Legal, and regional finance teams to support business decisions and financial governance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the local accounting team, promoting accuracy, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
• Support reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis by providing reliable accounting data and insights.
• Contribute to strategic finance projects across the DACH market, including systems, controls, reporting, and organisational improvements.

Profile

• Proven experience in a senior accounting leadership role, ideally within luxury, retail, fashion, consumer goods, or an international group environment.
• Strong knowledge of German accounting standards, statutory reporting, tax requirements, audits, and compliance processes.
• Previous experience managing accounting operations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is highly desirable.
• Advanced SAP knowledge is essential.
• Fluent German is mandatory; fluent English is also required.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, international, and matrix environment.
• Strategic, hands‑on, precise, and solution-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Munich, Germany.