About our client
Our client is an internationally active company in the field of testing, inspection, and certification services. The company supports customers from various industries in complying with quality, safety, and environmental standards, and in testing their products and processes in accordance with national and international regulations and standards.
With multiple locations across Europe and a continuously growing network of experts, our client offers comprehensive services in the areas of laboratory analysis, quality testing, audits, and certifications. Its customers include companies from the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and environmental sectors.
Through modern laboratory technologies, high professional expertise, and a strong focus on quality and compliance, the company helps ensure that products are safe and that regulatory requirements are reliably fulfilled.
The company is currently in a dynamic growth phase and offers motivated professionals an innovative environment, short decision-making processes, and attractive development opportunities.
Responsobilities
Full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities under German GAAP (HGB)
Responsibility for general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and accruals, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness
Leadership and development of an accounting team of approximately five FTE, including task prioritization, coaching, and performance management
Oversight of project-based accounting in an engineering/services environment, including correct revenue and cost allocation
Selective involvement in financial controlling topics (approx. 20%), including variance analyses and management support
Establishment and continuous improvement of internal controls, accounting standards, and documentation aligned with group and private equity requirements
Preparation of structured and transparent reporting packages for the holding organization
Close collaboration with Finance, HR, operational leadership, as well as external advisors and auditors
Active contribution to system and process transformation, including the transition from DATEV to Microsoft Business Central
Profile
Completed degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in financial accounting under German GAAP (HGB)
Proven hands-on responsibility for monthly closing processes in complex organizational structures
Leadership experience, including direct responsibility for teams with multiple employees (FTE)
Experience in a private equity-driven environment is a strong advantage
Fluent German and English skills (business proficiency)
Corporate Benefits
30 days of holiday
True role ownership: A newly created position with real influence on structures, standards, and the future organizational setup
Direct exposure to the holding and a private equity–experienced leadership team, offering a steep learning curve and strong long-term career leverage
Transformation mandate: Active involvement in system migration and process redesign, going beyond traditional accounting responsibilities
Multi-site responsibility: Strategic oversight combined with a strong operational anchor in Berlin
Short decision-making paths and high visibility within senior finance and management circles
Stability paired with growth: Established operations combined with ongoing M&A activity and scaling dynamics
Kontakt
Enoch Hayford
Tel.: 0170 6575761