Head of Group Accounting ContiTech - Executive

About This Role

This executive role involves strengthening and maintaining the overall Group Accounting department within ContiTech's central Finance organization. It suits a professional who can drive strategic financial leadership, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in accounting processes for a global industrial partner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual and consolidated financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) in accordance with IFRS, the German commercial code (HGB), and other applicable accounting standards
• Ensure the timely provision of consolidated statements for external and internal stakeholders, including the management board, investors, and auditors
• Coordinate with subsidiaries and international branches to ensure consistency in the financial statements
• Lead and develop the team of accountants and financial professionals within the group accounting departments
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance environment, ensuring clear communication and effective coordination across the group
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local and international accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and financial frameworks (including IFRS, HGB, and others as applicable)
• Monitor the implementation of changes to accounting standards and internal policies to maintain compliance
• Collaborate with external auditors and ensure audit requirements are met, as well as take responsibility for implementing any necessary adjustments
• Establish and maintain the internal control system for the group's accounting activities
• Continuously review and optimize accounting processes and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Implement best practices for accounting operations
• Cooperate with other departments (controlling, taxes, treasury, legal, and operations) to align financial reporting with the overall corporate strategy
• Act as the main point of contact for accounting processes and standards, providing expertise and support for the CFO and other departments
• Maintain open communications with external stakeholders (auditors, regulatory authorities, investors, etc.)

Requirements

• Academic degree in business administration, law, or a comparable qualification with a focus on accounting / auditing
• Several years of experience in a senior accounting position, ideally in a global company within the automotive or manufacturing industry or in an auditing firm
• Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and German GAAP (HGB)
• Proficiency in ERP Systems, consolidation tools, and business intelligence solutions
• Fluent German and English language skills written and spoken
• Strong analytical thinking, high attention to detail, and persistence in solving complex challenges