Head of Accounting (m/w/d)
TK Aufzugswerke GmbH — Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Who we are
Our lift plant in Neuhausen is not only the only one in Germany with continuous production of all components - with around 1,000 employees and a production area of 48,000 square metres, it is also the largest of its kind in Europe. Expertise in the engineering and production of lift systems and components is pooled here, innovations are developed and tested and existing components are constantly optimised. We manufacture more than 1,200 lift systems per year and over 17,500 drives here - with an export quota of 70% to all continents of the world.
What we offer
- Full ownership of the Accounting function, including strategic and operational leadership of the
Accounting team and Shared Service Teams - Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial
statements according to HGB and IFRS - Act as key contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and internal audit teams, ensuring
transparent and effective collaboration - Take responsibility for managing relationships with critical external service providers and driving
performance through active stakeholder management - Main stakeholder to address administrative topics within the local management structure, business
partner to local management - Continuously optimize accounting processes and contribute to the further development of Finance
in alignment with company-wide initiatives - Develop and lead a high-performing Accounting team with a focus on reliability, collaboration,
and process excellence
Who we are looking for
- Successfully completed degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance/Accounting or
a comparable qualification - Ideally passed the German Tax Advisor (Steuerberater) and/or Certified Public Accountant
(Wirtschaftsprüfer) exam - Several years of leadership experience in accounting or finance functions, preferably within a
corporate group structure - Strong expertise in MS Office and very good knowledge of SAP FI/CO, high IT affinity
- Solid understanding of HGB and IFRS accounting standards
- Combines a pragmatic, hands-on approach with personal resilience and a reliable, solution-driven
mindset - Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken
What defines us
- Safety, health & work-life balance: The highest standards for occupational safety, a wide range of health promotion and preventative healthcare programmes as well as regulated yet flexible working hours.
- Remuneration & pension schemes: Fair working conditions, competitive remuneration as an important basis and individual support for pension schemes with various models.
- Cohesion & diversity: Collegiality is extremely important to us - we treat everyone with respect, recognition and appreciation and promote an open and tolerant working culture.
- Freedom to organize & flexibility: A free working environment with a healthy error culture and options for different types of time off.
- Further training: Individual and personalized offers to start your job as well as training and development opportunities for your professional and personal development.
- Sustainability: We act responsibly and environmentally conscious.
More Information
Contact
Please apply online.
Carolin Hock
Human Resources - Recruiting
If you have any questions about the position or our application process, please contact me at carolin.hock@tkelevator.com
Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/09/05 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Management |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | Hybrid |
| Job family: | Finance and Controlling |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | DE_204110_ET-AWN00687 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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