Head of Group Reporting & Accounting (m/f/d)

Westwing; New Munich (MN); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-performance culture

International environment

Hybrid setup (3 office days per week)

Job summary

Westwing is seeking a Head of Group Reporting & Accounting to oversee external financial reporting for the publicly listed Group and to lead the Accounting organization from Munich. You will drive automation and AI-enabled transformation, shaping a scalable platform for growth while developing high-performing teams and partnering with the Executive Board and external auditors.

You will own Group IFRS consolidation, notes, management reports, and alignment with HGB; manage the year-end close and

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Experience in Group Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Audit at a publicly listed or growing company.
• Strong IFRS and German GAAP (HGB) expertise.
• Proven track record in building and coaching high-performing teams.
• Experience leading transformation initiatives.
• Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the timely preparation of the Group's consolidated IFRS financial statements and German statutory statements.
• Prepare notes, management reports, and capital market documents.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and lead year-end closing and audit processes.
• Own complex IFRS/HGB accounting matters and evolve policies.
• Lead Group Accounting team and Team Leads; develop and empower teams.
• Drive automation and AI-enabled improvements in accounting processes.
• Partner with Technology to implement smarter, scalable reporting solutions.
• Standardize and automate end-to-end finance processes; support international expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

LucaNet

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

As a Head of Group Reporting & Accounting, you will be responsible for the external financial reporting of our publicly listed Group on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's Prime Standard while leading our Accounting organisation. Joining a fast-growing international business with short decision-making paths, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our finance function by driving the automation and AI-enabled transformation of our accounting and reporting processes, creating a scalable platform that supports our continued growth. Beyond technical excellence, you enjoy developing people, driving change, and delivering exceptional results together with your teams, taking pride in building and empowering high-performing teams. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with the Executive Board, Audit Committee, external auditors, Technology teams, and business stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner on complex accounting matters, international expansion, and capital allocation. This is a unique opportunity that combines high ambitions and entrepreneurial freedom with genuine transformation. Rather than simply maintaining existing processes, you will challenge, simplify, and elevate them in a hands-on leadership capacity from day one. This position is permanent and based in Munich.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the timely and high-quality preparation of the Group's consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS, as well as the statutory financial statements of our German entities under HGB
• Prepare the notes to the consolidated financial statements, the combined management report, and other capital market-related financial reports
• Act as the primary contact for our external auditors and lead all year-end closing and audit processes
• Take ownership of complex accounting matters under IFRS and HGB while continuously developing and enhancing our accounting policies and processes
• Lead our Group Accounting team as well as the Team Leads across our Accounting organisation
• Develop and empower your teams, fostering an environment built on technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement while driving a culture where collaboration, accountability, and high performance go hand in hand
• Shape the finance function of the future by continuously improving our accounting and reporting processes
• Partner closely with our Technology teams to identify and implement AI-enabled solutions that make our processes smarter, more efficient, and highly scalable
• Challenge existing ways of working and establish best practices, standardisation, and automation across our end-to-end finance processes
• Support Westwing's international expansion by ensuring our finance organisation is built to scale

YOU COME WITH

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Several years of experience in Group Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Audit, ideally within a publicly listed or internationally growing company
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and German GAAP (HGB), with a passion for technical excellence and maintaining the highest quality standards
• Proven track record leading and developing high-performing teams, with an emphasis on coaching, driving change, and delivering exceptional results together
• Ability to balance immediate operational delivery with long-term organisational transformation, with direct experience leading transformation initiatives
• A strong affinity for technology and a genuine interest in applying AI and modern digital tools within finance
• Experience working with consolidation software (ideally LucaNet), ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central), and modern reporting solutions
• Highly hands-on leadership style, combining the mindset of a business owner willing to dive deep into technical accounting, closing, and process issues with a pragmatic approach
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for taking ownership, challenging the status quo, and creating better ways of working
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in both German and English

WHY WESTWING

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Here is what you can look forward to:

• A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
• An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
• A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen
• Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas
• A competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and equity
• 30 days of paid holiday to…