Director of Accounting Operations (m/f/d)

TLDR

Lead the operational finance function across all German entities, ensuring efficient end-to-end accounting processes and mentoring a team of approximately 20 personnel.

A career driven by you. Join AutoScout24 Group and experience life in the fast lane. 
We’re not just leading the market; we’re creating it. We’re constantly innovating, evolving and transforming things for our customers. We’re driven, ambitious and determined to do our best work, together. For a career that doesn’t stand still, where you can put your ideas in the driving seat and change the way the world moves, join our international community. 

What you’ll do 

As Director of Accounting Operations, you will lead and continuously develop the operational finance function across all German entities. You ensure efficient, compliant and scalable end-to-end accounting processes across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay and General Ledger. 

  • Lead, mentor and develop the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger teams (approx. 20 FTE) through their respective Team Leads 
  • Own the timely and high-quality monthly close process across all operational accounting areas in Germany (12 Legal Entities) 
  • Ensure efficient and compliant execution of O2C, P2P and GL processes across all German entities 
  • Ensure efficient and compliant execution of O2C, P2P and GL processes across all German entities 
  • Ensure strong internal controls and operational compliance within the finance function 
  • Serve as key interface between Finance Operations, Group Accounting and other internal stakeholders 

What you’ll bring 

  • University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration 
  • 8-10+ years of relevant experience in operational accounting, including leadership responsibility 
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes (O2C, P2P, GL) 
  • Experience in multi-entity environments 
  • Solid ERP expertise, ideally Workday Finance 
  • Strong leadership mindset combined with operational hands-on capability 
  • Structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented working style 
  • Fluent in German and English 

A culture of growth 

With over 50 nationalities represented, we’re proud to welcome people of all backgrounds to our growing community, and we’re always finding new ways to help people feel welcomed and included. Here, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to work in a way that suits you, learn new skills and reach your potential. 

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now. 

AutoScout24 is an automotive marketplace that builds a leading platform, constantly innovating to provide high-value services to a diverse international community of car buyers and sellers. By focusing on continuous growth and evolution, we ensure that we meet the needs of our users while fostering an inclusive environment.

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