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HEHelsing

Head of Accounting(m/w/x)

München, Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
AI/ML

Leading international accounting team for defence AI company, managing HGB and IFRS statutory filings. Extensive accounting leadership and multi-entity IFRS consolidation experience required. VSOP options, relocation support, and yearly learning allowance.

Requirements

  • Extensive accounting leadership experience
  • Managing and developing international teams
  • Experience during significant organisational change
  • Delivered multi-entity IFRS consolidations
  • In-depth knowledge of IFRS 15
  • Strong working knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
  • Operated within a Big 4 environment
  • Rigour and breadth of technical accounting expertise
  • Navigated accounting complexities of pre-IPO/listed company
  • Understand building scalable finance infrastructure
  • Proficient in SAP and associated sub-tools
  • Comfortable working across ERP environments
  • Business-fluent in German
  • Fluent in English
  • Familiarity with defence sector
  • Familiarity with associated export regulations
  • ACA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
  • Experience implementing new ERP systems
  • Embedding financial AI tooling into existing workflows
  • Experience with Business Intelligence platforms
  • Track record of building/restructuring accounting teams
  • Track record of building/restructuring accounting processes
  • Experience during periods of rapid growth

Tasks

  • Lead and develop an international accounting team
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment
  • Prepare timely and accurate financial statements
  • Ensure consistent and reliable reporting across the group
  • Manage statutory filings under HGB and IFRS
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners
  • Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records
  • Architect and improve internal finance workflows
  • Leverage automation and AI for finance processes
  • Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
  • Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, and banks
  • Support liquidity planning and monitor payment transactions
  • Drive development and optimization of SAP and finance platforms

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishFluent

Tools & Technologies

  • SAP
  • IFRS 15
  • German GAAP (HGB)
  • ERP
  • Tableau
  • Power BI

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • VSOP options

Additional Allowances

  • Relocation support up to €2,500
  • Yearly learning allowance of €500
  • Monthly social allowances

Workation & Sabbatical

  • 4 weeks temporary accommodation

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Gym membership

Mental Health Support

  • Mental health support

Team Events

  • Regular company events

Generous Parental Leave

  • 22 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for secondary caregivers

More Vacation Days

  • 5 days paid family emergency leave

Flexible Working

  • 100% remote work option during pregnancy
  • Phased return to work
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