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Head of Accounting / Deputy
Job summary
A growth-focused business services company in Munich, Germany is seeking an experienced Head of Group Accounting to oversee accounting operations. This role involves supporting the CFO, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and German GAAP. Candidates should have a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, including M&A integration, and be fluent in both German and English. This is a significant opportunity for career advancement within a dynamic private equity-backed environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Over 9+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally from a Private Equity backed business.
- Current or prior experience in Consulting (1st/2nd Tier).
- Strong knowledge of accounting centralization.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for compliance with standards.
- Support CFO in integrating acquisitions and centralizing accounting.
- Manage preparation of financial statements and reporting.
Skills
I am partnered with a high growing PE Backed Business Services portfolio looking for a experienced and hands‑onHead of Group Accountingto join their team inMunich, Germany.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all accounting operations as the company embarks on an ambitious plans and strategy.
As the Head of Group Accounting, you will work closely with the CFO and finance team in managing and optimizing financial operations, supporting the business undergoing multiple acquisitions and driving growth. You will be critical player in shaping and managing the financial accounting processes, consolidating group‑wide financial reports and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS/ German GAAP). You will support strategic growth initiatives and scale financial operations to accommodate acquisitions and primarily organic growth.
It is an absolute fantastic opportunity to progress very quickly in your career and opening many doors within the private equity space.
- Oversee and manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and international standards (IFRS/German GAAP/ HGB).
- Support the CFO in integrating acquisitions into the business, consolidating and centralizing accounting functions across different locations.
- Manage the preparation of financial statements, consolidation, and reporting.
- Work closely with the M&A, finance team and CFO to optimize processes, streamline workflows, and ensure timely and efficient financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements in Germany and across relevant jurisdictions.
- Act as a key finance partner, contributing to the overall financial strategy and assisting with audit and due diligence activities.
- A hands‑on, detail‑oriented accounting professional with over 9+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally from a Private Equity backed business.
- Current or prior experience in Consulting (1st/2nd Tier)
- Strong knowledge of M&A integration and accounting centralization.
- Expertise in IFRS, German GAAP, and familiarity with PE‑backed environments is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
- Fluent in German (must‑have) and English.
If you or anyone is interested, apply directly or email me with your CV at onam.agarwal@phippscameron.com
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