Head of European Accounting (Hub) (m/f/d) - Bexbach | Full-time

u want to rebuild an entire European accounting organization? Then take on functional and operational leadership across our German, Swiss, and Norwegian operations. Why join us? 🌍 International responsibility across multiple countries and accounting standards (HGB/OR, IFRS)🏗️ A genuine opportunity to shape the future: drive the realignment and modernization of the European accounting function💻 System ownership: lead the Dynamics 365 Central upgrade and the digitalization of R2R/P2P/O2C👥 Team and leadership responsibility: build, recruit, and coach a high-performing accounting team About us – in brief Headquartered in Bexbach, KD Pharma Group is a mid-sized, internationally active company and one of the world's few manufacturers of Omega-3 concentrates with a purity of up to 99.5% – built on a sole focus on Omega-3 fatty acid research and technology development. Tasks Prepare standalone financial statements for the European entities under HGB/OR and IFRS, including notes/disclosures and management reports, as well as IFRS interim financial statementsTake overall responsibility for the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement of the European entitiesEnsure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including general ledger, sub-ledgers, provisions, and accrualsEnsure the quality of all balance sheet positions through regular balance sheet analyses, account reconciliations, and cash flow reportingHold functional and operational responsibility for the German and Swiss entities, and manage external accounting service providers for Norwegian operationsOversee the accounting treatment of assets and activities related to the UK classified as "Held for Sale"Act as the key contact for auditors, tax advisors, and external audit bodiesFurther develop an effective internal control systemServe as the central point of contact for complex accounting and financial reporting matters under HGB and IFRS (including IFRS 16, IFRS 5, impairment testing, purchase price allocations, intercompany reconciliations, foreign currency valuation)Own the annual budgeting and planning process, including forecasts and variance analysesAct as a partner to operational units on financial matters and investment decisionsLead the realignment and modernization of the European accounting functionLead the Dynamics 365 Central upgrade and the standardization/digitalization of Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, and Order-to-CashBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team (recruiting, coaching, development) Must-have Completed degree in administration, finance, accounting, or a comparable fieldSeveral years of leadership experience in accounting within an international companyProven experience managing multiple entities and countriesStrong hands-on operational accounting experienceExcellent knowledge of accounting under HGB and IFRSFluent in English; German language skills are mandatory Nice-to-have Qualification as a certified public accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer), tax advisor (Steuerberater), or comparableProven track record in transformation projects, organizational development, and ERP implementationsExperience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Central or comparable ERP systemsStrong communication, leadership, and change management skills Benefits A varied, strategically significant position with a high degree of personal and leadership responsibilityIndividual career and development opportunities within an internationally active companyAttractive compensation with additional benefits such as Christmas and holiday bonuses, plus performance bonusesCompany pension schemeFree water and coffeeEmployee discounts on company productsCompany events (summer party, Christmas party, company run) What happens next 📍 Bexbach | 📅 immediate start | ⏳ Full-time us your application – no need for a perfectly polished cover letter. We'll get back to you promptly. 🚀 Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow Skills: Management, Team Leader