Head of Finance

The Head of Finance will report to the Director of Finance in North America. This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory audits, and integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues.

Here is a little window into our client: It's a company which operates and manages global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices,our client delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

Their motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'

The successful candidate will live in Germany, working in a remote work model or from any of our offices in Germany with occasional travel across Europe and the rest of the world!

What your day will look like:

• Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing the performance and risks of the portfolio
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportsBuild and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
• Monitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
• Monitor the financial health of the portfolio and ensure positive cash flow
• Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are completed
• Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability
• Oversee and review accounting tasks, including tax and compliance
• Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on finance procedures
• Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
• Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies

About you:

• A qualified Financial Accountant with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3+ years in team management, is essential
• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups
• Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Being fluent in German and having at least a professional level of English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Must be legally authorized to work in Germany