Head of Accounting (m/f/d) - Frankfurt am Main (hybrid)

The Head of Accounting is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant accounting across all Matrix42 entities while leading and developing a team of accounting professionals. The role oversees day-to-day accounting operations, including general and sub-ledger activities, manages the month-end closing process and related analyses, supports the preparation of statutory financial statements, and drives continuous improvement within the accounting function.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing international accounting team across multiple locations, fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
• Oversee the timely preparation of high quality consolidated financials statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of journal entries, including revenue recognition in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Support the preparation and submission of statutory financial statements, IFRS reporting packages, and audit deliverables for the group audit.
• Drive the standardization and continuous improvement of accounting policies, controls, and processes across all Group entities.
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages for banks, shareholders, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Act as primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors as well as other external and internal parties; especially Treasury, Tax and FP&A/Controlling
• Manage and oversee the month-end closing process, including variance analysis and reporting
• Ensuring the timely reconciliation and alignment of intercompany positions
• Establish, maintain and continuously enhance audit guidelines & processes

MUST HAVE

• University degree in business administration or accounting
• 10+ years professional experience
• 3+ years of management experience with teams of 10-15 FTE spread across several locations in different countries
• Experienced in preparing IFRS Group Financial Statements as well as stand-alone financial statements according to IFRS and HGB
• Strong in VAT knowledge, Excel and in-depth knowledge of ERP systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work with remote teams
• Business Fluent in German and English (Finish…