Head of CoE Accounting (m/f/d)

For our Zeppelin Finance Organization at our location in Garching near Munich, we are currently looking for a "Head of CoE Accounting (m/f/d)".

Your tasks & responsibilities:

In your role as “Head of CoE Accounting (m/f/d),” you will be responsible for ensuring that the Group’s financial statements are prepared properly, on time, and efficiently, as well as for the continuous development of accounting policies, standards and processes.

You will report to our Director Accounting, Controlling, Risk, ICS & Insurance and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and guarantee a professional financial reporting process for all Group companies worldwide.

As a key role in the finance department, you will serve as a sparring partner for the Group Management Board, the Heads of Accounting, Controlling, Risk, ICS and Insurance, Group Controlling, Treasury, and Tax, as well as the auditors and finance managers of the Group companies.

In addition, you will assume overall responsibility for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and help ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards throughout the Group.

In this role, you will also assume leadership of the Center of Excellence Accounting Team and thereby ensure the development of an efficient and standardized accounting structure.

Among other responsibilities, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal Group requirements (including those related to the Group-wide chart of accounts) and serve as the point of contact for auditors and government agencies.

Your responsibilities also include the harmonization and standardization of global accounting processes, the optimization of financial reporting processes, and the use of automation, digitalization, and AI solutions to improve efficiency.

What we are looking for:

At least 5 years of professional experience in the accounting department of an international corporation or an auditing firm

Several years of leadership experience in a comparable position

Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a comparable qualification.

Additional professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, Certified Auditor) are considered an advantage.

In-depth knowledge of international financial reporting under IFRS

Good knowledge of modern IT systems (such as SAP S/4HANA, Global Lease Center, Global Tax Center)

Strong affinity for digitalization, automation, and data analysis

Strong leadership and communication skills

Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

What we offer:

Unique corporate culture: Based on the values of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin, we act as a foundation company that is future-oriented, social, and sustainable.

We are sustainable: We live and breathe environmental and climate protection. And we take this seriously: by 2030, we will make Zeppelin climate-neutral in its day-to-day business operations.

Creative freedom: With us, you get the opportunity to drive issues forward on your own responsibility.

Grow with Zeppelin: We support you with extensive development opportunities and a diverse training program.

Z Colorful: We work with targeted activities, such as our women's network and our impulse series, to anchor diversity and its appreciation at Zeppelin.

Work-life balance: We offer you mobile and flexible working and 30 days of vacation. In addition, we have various offers and initiatives around the topics of health, children and care.

Health and fitness: Through our ZFIT initiative, you can participate in various theme weeks and yoga classes, or even lease a company bicycle.

Company pension plan: We support your pension.

Please note that the exact title of this role may change in the following.