Head of Accounting (m/w/d)

Body Attack Sports Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG • Hamburg, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Accounting has overall responsibility for the company’s financial accounting, covering general and subsidiary ledgers as well as effective booking and closing processes. The role prepares monthly financial statements and prepares annual financial statements in accordance with HGB. It leads a four-person Accounting team both professionally and disciplinarily, managing workload allocation, priorities, collaboration, and day-to-day operations.

The Head of Accounting is the central contact for accounting matters with tax advisers, auditors, and internal departments, and reports relevant accounting topics, closing progress, and technical questions directly to the CEO. The role continuously improves accounting processes, coordinates accounting interfaces with other departments, and contributes to the development of digital, process-oriented accounting workflows using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

As a member of the Leadership Circle, the role also contributes to company-wide responsibility and strategic decisions, helping shape the company’s future direction. The position combines hands-on accounting work with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Completed commercial vocational training and further training as a financial accountant, a comparable commercial or financial qualification, or a degree in finance.
• Several years of solid professional experience in financial accounting or accounting.
• Very good knowledge of HGB accounting, including balance-sheet accounting and the ability to prepare monthly financial statements largely independently and prepare annual financial statements with sound technical expertise.
• Experience in both professional and disciplinary team leadership.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central.
• Good knowledge of VAT law, particularly preparing advance VAT returns and EC Sales Lists.
• Substantial experience with structured closing processes, account reconciliations, provisions, and accruals, and reliable adherence to closing deadlines.
• Structured, independent, and reliable working style, with strong numerical aptitude.
• Strong communication skills and confidence when interacting with management, external partners, and internal departments.
• Hands-on approach, including understanding the team’s operational challenges and assisting with complex accounting issues.
• Team spirit and enthusiasm for working collaboratively and shaping processes.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of OSS and Intrastat.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for financial accounting, including general and subsidiary ledgers and booking and closing processes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and prepare annual financial statements in accordance with HGB.
• Lead the four-person Accounting team professionally and disciplinarily, allocate tasks, set priorities, and support effective day-to-day collaboration.
• Act as the central contact for accounting matters with tax advisers, auditors, and internal departments, and coordinate necessary consultations.
• Keep the CEO informed about relevant accounting topics, closing progress, and technical questions.
• Review and continuously improve existing accounting processes.
• Coordinate accounting interfaces with other departments and resolve issues collaboratively.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and contribute to developing digital, process-oriented accounting workflows.
• Participate in company-level responsibilities and strategic decisions as a member of the Leadership Circle.
• Support the team hands-on with complex accounting matters.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours that employees can organize themselves.
• Hybrid working, with the option to work from home or the office.
• JobRad bicycle benefit or Deutschlandticket for commuting.
• Employee discounts on company products.
• €35 monthly toward an Urban Sports Club membership, or the option to receive the amount as credit on an Edenred card.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager