Head of Accounting (m/w/d)
Core
Leading the accounting function to ensure scalable, reliable financial processes and reporting for a rapidly growing European e-commerce footwear brand.
Role type
Senior Finance Manager (Head of Accounting)
Builds
Monthly and annual financial statements, reliable closing processes, and scalable accounting systems.
Domain
E-commerce / Retail / Footwear
Required skills
Financial accounting, General German Commercial Code (HGB), Financial statement preparation, Team leadership, Process optimization, Stakeholder management, System integration
Preferred skills
E-commerce experience, D2C experience, Scaling finance functions
Technologies
DATEV, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead the accounting team functionally and disciplinarily, oversee ongoing financial accounting including payables, receivables, and bank reconciliations, manage monthly and annual financial closing processes, act as the central contact for external auditors and tax advisors, optimize and automate accounting processes and system interfaces, ensure a complete and reliable financial data basis for management decisions.