Head of CoE Accounting (m/f/d)

Zeppelin GmbH; Garching bei München; Vor Ort; EUR 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

Mobile and flexible working

Company pension plan

Zusammenfassung

Zeppelin is seeking a Head of CoE Accounting (m/f/d) in the Munich area to lead the global accounting function. You will ensure compliant, timely financial statements, and oversee the modernization of policies, processes, and systems.

You will manage the accounting team, collaborate with management, auditors, and tax authorities, and drive IFRS alignment, automation, and data analytics across the group.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience in international corporation or auditing firm.
• Several years of leadership experience in a comparable position.
• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a comparable qualification.
• CPA or Certified Auditor qualifications are an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Strong IT systems knowledge (SAP S/4HANA, Global Lease Center, Global Tax Center).
• Excellent German and English language skills.

Aufgaben

• Ensure financial statements are prepared properly, timely, and efficiently.
• Develop accounting policies, standards and processes.
• Report to Director Accounting, Controlling, Risk, and IC SNAPP® E & Insurance; liaise with auditors.
• Consolidate financial statements across the Group and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Lead the Center of Excellence Accounting Team and harmonize global processes.
• Drive automation, digitalization and AI to improve reporting efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

IFRS knowledge

Digitalization

Automation

German & English (written & spoken)

Accounting expertise in international/

Strong IT skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Global Lease Center

Global Tax Center

Jobbeschreibung

Head of CoE Accounting (m/f/d)

For our Zeppelin Finance Organization at our location in Garching near Munich, we are currently looking for a "Head of CoE Accounting (m/f/d)".

• In your role as “Head of CoE Accounting (m/f/d),” you will be responsible for ensuring that the Group’s financial statements are prepared properly, on time, and efficiently, as well as for the continuous development of accounting policies, standards and processes.
• You will report to our Director Accounting, Controlling, Risk, IC SNAPP® E & Insurance and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and guarantee a professional financial reporting process for all Group companies worldwide.
• As a key role in the finance department, you will serve as a sparring partner for the Group Management Board, the Heads of Accounting, Controlling, Risk, IC SNAPP® E & Insurance, Group Controlling, Treasury, and Tax, as well as the auditors and finance managers of the Group companies.
• In addition, you will assume overall responsibility for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and help ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards throughout the Group.
• In this role, you will also assume leadership of the Center of Excellence Accounting Team and thereby ensure the development of an efficient and standardized accounting structure.
• Among other responsibilities, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal Group requirements (including those related to the Group-wide chart of accounts) and serve as the point of contact for auditors and government agencies.
• Your responsibilities also include the harmonization and standardization of global accounting processes, the optimization of financial reporting processes, and the use of automation, digitalization, and AI solutions to improve efficiency.

What we are looking for:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the accounting department of an international corporation or an auditing firm
• Several years of leadership experience in a comparable position
• Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a comparable qualification.
• Additional professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, Certified Auditor) are considered an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of international financial reporting under IFRS
• Good knowledge of modern IT systems (such as SAP S/4HANA, Global Lease Center, Global Tax Center)
• Strong affinity for digitalization, automation, and data analysisStrong leadership and communication skills
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

What we offer:

• Unique corporate culture: Based on the values of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin, we act as a foundation company that is future-oriented, social, and sustainable.
• We are sustainable: We live and breathe environmental and climate protection. And we take this seriously: by 2030, we will make Zeppelin climate-neutral in its day-to-day business operations.
• Creative freedom: With us, you get the opportunity to drive issues forward on your own responsibility.
• Grow with Zeppelin: We support you with extensive development opportunities and a diverse training program.
• Z Colorful: We work with targeted activities, such as our women's network and our impulse series, to anchor diversity and its appreciation at Zeppelin.
• Work-life balance: We offer you mobile and flexible working and 30 days of vacation. In addition, we have various offers and initiatives around the topics of health, children and care.
• Health and fitness: Through our ZFIT initiative, you can participate in various theme weeks and yoga classes, or even lease a company bicycle.
• Company pension plan: We support your pension.

Please note that the exact title of this role may change in the following.