Senior Accounting Manager

Experts Group International; Baden-Württemberg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Experts Group International seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead end-to-end accounting for German entities within the Shared Service Center. The role blends technical accounting expertise with business partnering, demanding ownership of closing processes and financial statement quality.

The candidate should bring Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) or equivalent, deep HGB knowledge, and a hands-on approach with an eye for process standardisation and improvement. Leadership potential is a key growth path.

Qualifications

• Qualified Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Deep understanding of German GAAP (HGB) and statutory accounting.
• Capable of independently managing the full accounting cycle.
• Ability to act as a trusted finance business partner.
• Willingness to take on leadership responsibilities in the future.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall financial integrity of assigned German entities.
• Act as senior accounting expert and sparring partner for management and leadership.
• Drive improvements in accounting quality, controls and closing processes.
• Support finance transformation and ERP optimisation projects.
• Coach less experienced team members and expand leadership scope.
• Lay groundwork for future leadership within the Shared Service Center.

Skills

Leadership

Business partner mindset

Hands-on accounting

Process improvement

German GAAP (HGB) knowledge

Education

Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) or equivalent qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for the end-to-end accounting and financial closing activities of one or more German legal entities within the Shared Service Center.

This position is designed for a highly capable accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a broader business mindset. The role requires a hands-on approach and ownership mentality, balancing detailed day-to-day accounting responsibilities with a focus on financial statement quality, process improvement, internal controls, and business support.

What We Are Looking For

We are not looking for a traditional accountant who focuses solely on transaction processing.

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious accounting professional who:

• Is a qualified Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) or possesses an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Has a deep understanding of German GAAP (HGB) and statutory accounting requirements.
• Is capable of independently managing the entire accounting cycle and preparing high-quality financial statements.
• Understands the wider business implications behind accounting figures and can act as a trusted finance business partner.
• Has the ability and ambition to take on leadership responsibilities in the future.
• Is willing to remain hands-on and actively involved in daily accounting activities when required.
• Drives continuous improvement, standardisation, and efficiency within the accounting processes.
• Is not afraid to challenge existing processes and identify better ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

In addition to the operational accounting responsibilities described in the role profile, the successful candidate will:

• Assume ownership of the overall financial integrity of the assigned legal entities.
• Serve as a senior accounting expert and trusted sparring partner for management, Controlling, Group Finance and the Shared Service Center leadership.
• Drive improvements in accounting quality, financial controls and closing processes.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, ERP optimisation projects and process standardisation efforts.
• Coach and guide less experienced team members where appropriate.
• Gradually take on broader coordination and leadership responsibilities within the accounting organisation.
• Build the foundation for a future leadership role within the Shared Service Center.