Head of Group Accounting (m/w/d)

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Primion Technology is a global solution provider and market leader in Converged Security Solutions and Workforce Management. For more than 30 years, we have supported around 4,000 satisfied customers worldwide who rely on our certified solutions every day. From consulting and planning to development, installation, maintenance, and support, a team of over 470 dedicated experts works passionately to meet the highest standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for building and further developing a centralized Group Accounting function. The objective is to consolidate local accounting entities into a unified, efficient, and audit-ready finance organization. You will ensure that financial statements are prepared in accordance with HGB, while IFRS reporting is consistent, transparent, and delivered in a timely manner.

Join our team and apply today, on a 100% remote-working basis and with a salary range of 70.000 - 90.000Euro gross p. a. based on a 40h/week, as our new Head of Group Accounting (m/f/d)!

Your Responsibilities

• Group Accounting Leadership & Target Operating Model

  • Lead and develop the Group Accounting function, both functionally and disciplinarily

  • Define and implement a group-wide operating model (structures, responsibilities, collaboration with local teams)

  • Drive the transformation from decentralized accounting units towards a centralized organization

• Closings & Reporting (HGB + IFRS)

  • Overall responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes across the Group

  • Ensure the preparation of financial statements in accordance with HGB and the delivery of IFRS reporting

  • Coordinate annual audits and act as the key contact for external auditors

  • Ensure high data quality and consistent reporting standards across the Group

• Accounting Policies, Governance & Internal Controls

  • Develop and further enhance group-wide accounting policies (IFRS)

  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and legal requirements

  • Establish and improve internal control systems and governance structures within accounting

• Tax & Tax Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and reporting requirements across the Group in close collaboration with local finance teams, tax advisors, and authorities.

  • Coordinate and monitor group-wide tax processes, including corporate income tax, VAT, and transfer pricing matters.

  • Act as a key contact for tax-related topics impacting accounting, financial reporting, and corporate structures.

  • Support tax audits and tax authority reviews while coordinating external tax advisors.

• Treasury

  • Oversee and further enhance cash management and payment processes

  • Take responsibility for bank reconciliations, account structures, and payment-related processes from an accounting perspective

  • Collaborate with banks and internal stakeholders on finance-related matters

• Processes & Systems

  • Standardize and optimize closing and reporting processes

  • Further develop systems and tools within Group Accounting

  • Ensure efficient and scalable end-to-end processes

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• Professional Background

  • Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a comparable qualification

  • Several years of experience in an Audit firm (e.g. as a Senior Consultant in a BIG4 company), (Group) Accounting or Group Finance

  • Strong knowledge of HGB and IFRS

  • Experience working with external auditors

  • Strong understanding of processes, governance, and internal control systems

• Languages

  • Business fluent English is essential in an international environment

  • Very good German language skills

• Personal Skills

  • Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style

  • Strong leadership skills and experience working with international teams

  • Hands-on mentality with the ability to actively drive transformation

Your Benefits

What makes working with us great?

We take care of you while you take care of your business! We listen better and take a closer look. Our aim is to build long-term relationships based on mutual respect and trust.

That's why we offer you:

• Impact: Take ownership of building and shaping a centralized Group Accounting function and leave a lasting mark on the future finance organization of a company that ranks among the top players in its industry.

• Transformation & Innovation: Drive meaningful change by leading finance transformation initiatives, standardizing processes, and implementing modern accounting and reporting structures across an international group.

• InternationalCollaboration: Work alongside experienced colleagues across different countries and functions in a collaborative, agile, and multicultural environment.

• Ownership: Enjoy a high level of autonomy and responsibility, reporting directly to the CFO and contributing to strategic decision-making.

• A modern working environment: Fully remote working combined with flexible working hours and a results-oriented culture.

• Excellence: Benefit from an environment that encourages continuous improvement and personal development and stay ahead of industry developments through ongoing learning opportunities, knowledge sharing, and exposure to international accounting, reporting, and governance topics.

• Growth: Benefit from a challenging role with significant development opportunities, offering both personal and professional growth in an international and growing organization.

• Security: Long-term prospects thanks to a permanent employment contract and 30 days' vacation

• Pension provision: A company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits, as well as services relating to occupational health and medicine.

• Benefits: A company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits, as well as offers on occupational and company medical topics

Have we piqued your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your application!

If you have any questions in advance, please call Anna Hallmeier on 07573 952 228.

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