Country Controller (m/w/d) - Deutschsprachig

Country Controller (m/w/d) – Deutschsprachig

Belgien | Flexibles hybrides Arbeiten

Möchten Sie in einem internationalen Konzern die Verantwortung für die Rechnungslegung und das Reporting zweier deutscher Gesellschaften übernehmen?

Our client, a global industrial technology company, is looking to hire a Country Controller Germany to oversee accounting, financial reporting and statutory compliance for its two German entities.

Reporting directly to the VP EMEA Controller, you will lead the financial close, oversee German statutory reporting under HGB and take ownership of US GAAP reporting to the group. You will guide two accounting colleagues based in the UK and coordinate two contractors in Germany who support technical matters related to local accounting.

This is a hands-on controllership role for someone who enjoys working through technical accounting questions, setting priorities for a small team and improving how the close and reporting processes run.

Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken, is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close for both German entities and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate the preparation of German statutory financial statements under HGB, local audits and tax compliance with internal teams and external advisers.
• Take ownership of US GAAP group reporting for both entities and explain significant accounting issues and risks to regional finance leadership.
• Set priorities for the UK-based accounting colleagues and coordinate technical accounting support in Germany.
• Improve close and reporting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Key Requirements

• Experience in accounting or financial controllership within a multinational company.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of German statutory accounting under HGB and experience with US GAAP group reporting.
• Experience leading the financial close and guiding accounting colleagues or coordinating external service providers.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• A German accounting qualification would be an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary from €85,000 to €95,000 gross per year
• Annual bonus up to 15% (if company hits targets)
• Company car
• Flexible hybrid working in Belgium
• Meal vouchers
• Pension savings
• Hospitalisation insurance (DKV)
• Net allowance
• Bike leasing

Send your CV in English to t.perriaux@eurolondon.com.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the key technical requirements will be contacted.

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