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Finance Director - Project-Based Industries(m/w/x)
Leading ERP deployment and German financial compliance for construction and AV integration firms. Strategic financial planning and international stakeholder collaboration required. 30 days annual leave, capital formation benefit, company pension.
Requirements
- Hands-on, proactive approach
- Confidence to question established processes
- Effective work with international stakeholders
- Link financial analysis to business strategy
- Business partner, not just reporting function
- Fluency in German and English
- Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
- Strong knowledge of VAT regulations
- Strong knowledge of local tax compliance
- Experience in construction, audiovisual (AV), or comparable industries
- University degree in Accounting or Finance
- Track record of building finance teams
- Track record of developing finance teams
- Senior-level finance leadership experience in Germany
- Thorough understanding of project accounting
- Thorough understanding of cost control
- Thorough understanding of work-in-process (WIP)
- Thorough understanding of profitability analysis
- Working experience with ERP systems
- Working experience with DATEV
- Familiarity with US GAAP reporting
- Familiarity with transfer pricing considerations
- Formal project management qualifications
- Hands-on project management experience
- CPA, Chartered Accountant, Wirtschaftsprüfer, or equivalent credential
- Experience in high-growth companies
- Experience in organizations with expanding international presence
- Hands-on involvement in system implementations
- Hands-on involvement in process redesigns
- Hands-on involvement in change management initiatives
- Direct exposure to specialty construction sectors
- Direct exposure to audiovisual integration sectors
- Director level experience
- Bachelor's Degree
Tasks
- Ensure compliance with German financial regulations (HGB, VAT, tax)
- Lead ERP deployment and optimization
- Oversee monthly close processes
- Conduct long-term strategic planning
- Collaborate with European finance peers
- Align practices and drive cross-border projects
- Partner with German and US leadership
- Convert financial insights into business recommendations
- Monitor project-level financial performance
- Manage hours, materials, and margins accurately
- Recruit and lead a finance team of three
- Foster a culture of accountability and ownership
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Native
Tools & Technologies
- German GAAP (HGB)
- ERP systems
- DATEV
- US GAAP
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of paid annual leave
- Additional day of special leave
Competitive Pay
- Capital formation benefit
Other Benefits
- Comprehensive German benefits package
Retirement Plans
- Company pension scheme
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Finance Director - Project-Based Industries(m/w/x)
Leading ERP deployment and German financial compliance for construction and AV integration firms. Strategic financial planning and international stakeholder collaboration required. 30 days annual leave, capital formation benefit, company pension.
Requirements
- Hands-on, proactive approach
- Confidence to question established processes
- Effective work with international stakeholders
- Link financial analysis to business strategy
- Business partner, not just reporting function
- Fluency in German and English
- Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
- Strong knowledge of VAT regulations
- Strong knowledge of local tax compliance
- Experience in construction, audiovisual (AV), or comparable industries
- University degree in Accounting or Finance
- Track record of building finance teams
- Track record of developing finance teams
- Senior-level finance leadership experience in Germany
- Thorough understanding of project accounting
- Thorough understanding of cost control
- Thorough understanding of work-in-process (WIP)
- Thorough understanding of profitability analysis
- Working experience with ERP systems
- Working experience with DATEV
- Familiarity with US GAAP reporting
- Familiarity with transfer pricing considerations
- Formal project management qualifications
- Hands-on project management experience
- CPA, Chartered Accountant, Wirtschaftsprüfer, or equivalent credential
- Experience in high-growth companies
- Experience in organizations with expanding international presence
- Hands-on involvement in system implementations
- Hands-on involvement in process redesigns
- Hands-on involvement in change management initiatives
- Direct exposure to specialty construction sectors
- Direct exposure to audiovisual integration sectors
- Director level experience
- Bachelor's Degree
Tasks
- Ensure compliance with German financial regulations (HGB, VAT, tax)
- Lead ERP deployment and optimization
- Oversee monthly close processes
- Conduct long-term strategic planning
- Collaborate with European finance peers
- Align practices and drive cross-border projects
- Partner with German and US leadership
- Convert financial insights into business recommendations
- Monitor project-level financial performance
- Manage hours, materials, and margins accurately
- Recruit and lead a finance team of three
- Foster a culture of accountability and ownership
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Native
Tools & Technologies
- German GAAP (HGB)
- ERP systems
- DATEV
- US GAAP
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of paid annual leave
- Additional day of special leave
Competitive Pay
- Capital formation benefit
Other Benefits
- Comprehensive German benefits package
Retirement Plans
- Company pension scheme
About the Company
Keller Executive Search
Industry
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Description
Keller Executive Search is a recruitment firm that partners with US-based companies in the construction and audiovisual integration space, focusing on finding strategic financial leaders for their European operations.
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