Senior Finance Manager (m/w/d) Group Accounting

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Finance Manager (m/w/d) Group Accounting in Germany.

This role sits at the core of a rapidly scaling international group and is responsible for building a consistent, transparent, and audit-ready group accounting structure across multiple entities. You will play a key role in transforming a growing portfolio of companies into a unified financial ecosystem, ensuring alignment, governance, and high-quality financial reporting at group level. The position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic process design in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. You will work closely with both local finance teams and central group functions to standardize and professionalize accounting practices. As the organization continues its buy-and-build expansion, your work will directly support the integration of new entities and the scalability of financial operations. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building structure in complex, multi-entity environments.

• Build and standardize a group-wide chart of accounts (CoA) to ensure consistency across all entities.
• Develop and implement unified accounting policies, procedures, and governance frameworks across the group.
• Ensure data quality, financial consistency, and compliance across all subsidiaries and reporting structures.
• Support the integration of newly acquired companies into the group accounting and reporting setup.
• Harmonize accounting standards, systems, and processes across multiple jurisdictions and entities.
• Collaborate closely with local finance teams, external auditors, and tax advisors to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Act as a key interface between group accounting, controlling, and FP&A functions to ensure coherent financial reporting.
• Contribute to the development of scalable finance structures that support ongoing M&A-driven growth.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
• Strong experience in group accounting, financial reporting, or audit within multi-entity or international organizations.
• Solid knowledge of HGB and/or IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience in post-merger integration or working in buy-and-build environments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to design and implement scalable accounting structures in complex organizations.
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured and detail-oriented working style.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in cross-functional environments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, dynamic, and evolving organizational setup.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior finance leadership roles.
• Opportunity to shape and build a group-wide accounting function from the ground up.
• Strong exposure to private equity-driven growth and M&A integration projects.
• Flexible working arrangements with modern hybrid work options.
• Central role in a fast-growing, international organization with significant career development potential.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the group.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with high ownership and impact.