Head of Accounting (m/f/d)

Roadsurfer; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Roadsurfer is seeking a Head of Accounting & Tax to own their accounting function and lead the team through significant change. You will report to the CFO and streamlining processes while implementing SAP as the central ERP system.

The ideal candidate has several years of accounting experience, a strong finance qualification, and a proven leadership track record. Bilingual abilities in English and German are required for collaboration with international teams and stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of relevant accounting experience with leadership roles.
• Strong accounting qualification such as a degree in finance/accounting or certified accountant.
• Experience with SAP and finance transformation projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead the accounting function and ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Ensure tax compliance across the organization.
• Develop and structure the accounting team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in accounting

Financial reporting (German GAAP)

SAP implementation

Automation in finance

Bilingual (English and German)

Ausbildung

Degree in finance/accounting or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

As Head of Accounting & Tax, you own the entire accounting function of the Roadsurfer Group and lead your team through a period of real change. You report directly to the CFO and are part of a finance organisation that brings together Accounting, Tax, Controlling, Corporate Finance, and Finance Operations.

What makes this role special: you are not stepping into a finished structure - you actively shape it. You translate the demands of a fast-growing company into clean, audit-proof processes, and you play a key role in introducing SAP as our central ERP system.

Responsibilities

• You lead the accounting function of the Roadsurfer Group and you are responsible for reliable, timely, and audit-proof financial reporting under German GAAP (HGB).
• You ensure tax compliance across the Roadsurfer universe.
• You lead, develop and structure your accounting team, establishing a culture of clear ownership and reliable closing timelines.
• You help build an accounting function that is scalable, data-driven, and ready for an AI-native finance setup - combining strong accounting expertise with smart automation, clear process ownership, and high-quality financial data.
• You play a central role in the company-wide SAP implementation - from designing the accounting processes through testing to go-live and post-launch stabilisation.
• You are the key contact for auditors, tax advisors, and authorities, and you steer the audit process.
• You work closely with Controlling, Corporate Finance, and Finance Operations, and drive automation and digitalisation in accounting.

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant accounting experience, including responsibility for financial statements under German GAAP (HGB) and proven leadership of an accounting team.
• A strong accounting qualification, such as a degree in finance/accounting or a comparable certification, e.g. certified accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter.
• Experience with SAP and finance transformation projects; ideally, you have supported an SAP implementation or migration from an accounting perspective.
• A structured, hands-on leadership style with the ability to build scalable processes in a dynamic environment.
• Curiosity for automation, AI-supported finance workflows, and data-driven process improvements.
• An eye for detail, a positive mindset combined with a solution focus.
• Fluent in English and good German skills.