Team Lead Corporate Accounting

MAM Gruppe; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading finance organization in Hamburg is looking for a Team Lead for Individual Financial Statements. This role entails overseeing a skilled team responsible for accurate financial reporting under German GAAP and IFRS. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, strong leadership skills, and a passion for coaching. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to process improvements while managing comprehensive financial tasks.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years' finance and accounting experience with initial management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS accounting standards.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a team of 6 in General Ledger and Sub‑Ledger accounting.
• Ensure timely, accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, sub‑ledger, and account reconciliations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

SAP proficiency

Coaching

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration

Certified Accountant qualification

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Individual Financial Statements Team Lead

Location: Hamburg

Join a dynamic finance team as the Team Lead for Individual Financial Statements, overseeing a skilled group responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting under German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS. This leadership role combines hands‑on accounting expertise with people management, process improvement, and cross‑departmental collaboration.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 6 in General Ledger and Sub‑Ledger accounting, fostering motivation, growth, and support.
• Ensure timely, accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, sub‑ledger, account reconciliations, and complex transaction accounting.
• Manage task prioritization and coordination, even during peak periods.
• Promote an open, solution‑focused team culture.
• Collaborate closely with Controlling, Group Accounting, Tax, and external auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and internal controls.
• Contribute to system implementation and accounting standardisation projects.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration or equivalent commercial training; Certified Accountant qualification is a plus.
• 10+ years' finance and accounting experience with initial management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS accounting standards.
• Proficient SAP user, ideally with S/4HANA experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence in financial statement preparation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with an empathetic, role‑model approach.
• Resilient, solution‑oriented, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for coaching and developing team members as a trusted sparring partner.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).