Head of Tax

Avomind; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 125.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to lead financial strategies and enhance profitability. This role involves overseeing financial planning, managing accounting teams, and ensuring compliance across a diverse portfolio of companies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in finance, with strong leadership capabilities and a knack for risk management. Join a forward-thinking organization that values growth and innovation, offering a remote work model with occasional travel across Europe. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified Financial Accountant with a Bachelor's degree or above is essential.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role with team management experience.

Aufgaben

• Drive financial planning and analyze performance and risks of the portfolio.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and forecasts.
• Lead statutory audits and ensure compliance with all regulations.

Kenntnisse

Financial Accounting

Team Management

Risk Management

Internal Controls

Oracle NetSuite ERP

MS Excel

German Language

English Language

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Oracle NetSuite ERP

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to join their team!

The Head of Finance will report to the Director of Finance in North America. This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory audits, and integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues.

Here is a little window into our client: It's a company that operates and manages a global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, our client delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

Their motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'

The successful candidate will live in Germany, working in a remote work model or from any of our offices in Germany with occasional travel across Europe and the rest of the world!

What your day will look like:

• Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing the performance and risks of the portfolio
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
• Monitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity and respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
• Monitor the financial health of the portfolio and ensure positive cash flow
• Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are completed
• Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability
• Oversee and review accounting tasks, including tax and compliance
• Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on finance procedures
• Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
• Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies

About you:

• A qualified Financial Accountant with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3+ years in team management, is essential
• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups
• Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Being fluent in German and having at least a professional level of English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Must be legally authorized to work in Germany