Group Account SSC Manager (m/f/d)

You take full responsibility for the Shared Service Center Accounting across several international entities (including Germany, Switzerland, the USA, and Sweden).

You ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to German GAAP (HGB) and contribute to the development of IFRS reporting.

You build, standardize, and advance accounting processes to create a scalable, internationally harmonized structure.

You drive the development and implementation of an effective Internal Control System (ICS), aligned with IPO readiness and governance requirements.

You lead and develop the accounting team, including team leads, fostering ownership, delegation, and clear accountability.

You collaborate closely with the Group CFO, Controlling, Group Finance, and international entities.

You manage and coordinate external partners such as tax advisors and auditors across countries.

You support the ERP transformation (Microsoft Business Central) and help enhance reporting and consolidation processes (e.g., LucaNet).

You ensure transparent and consistent accounting logic and align accounting matters with Controlling and Management.

You identify optimization potential across the entire accounting value chain and implement suitable improvements.

You support tax‑related topics (e.g., VAT, Transfer Pricing) in a coordinating function.

You contribute to the ongoing development and professionalization of the finance organization.

You hold a degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable qualification – alternatively a certified accounting qualification (e.g., certified accountant).

You bring several years of leadership experience in accounting, ideally within an internationally active mid‑sized company or corporate environment.

You possess strong expertise in German GAAP (HGB); IFRS knowledge is an advantage.

You have experience building or developing shared service center structures or centralized accounting organizations.

You are familiar with Internal Control Systems (ICS) and ideally have experience in transformation or ERP projects.

You bring strong process and organizational skills as well as a high affinity for systems and digital solutions.

You understand financial interdependencies and interfaces with Controlling and operational functions.

You are a strong, modern leader with clear communication skills and the ability to guide teams through change.

You combine a hands‑on mentality with strategic thinking.

You are resilient and willing to work on‑site in Baden‑Württemberg.

You communicate fluently in both German and English.