Fractional / Interim Head of Accounting & Reporting
Who do I serve?
Public and private international companies in the corporate sector domiciled in Germany and the German-speaking cantons of Switzerland.
What do I specifically do?
Oversee the entire accounting and reporting functions of the organization. This includes ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements, managing the accounting team, and complying with all applicable accounting standards and regulations.
- Supervise and manage the accounting team, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff
- Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and control systems
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements according to
- German Commercial Code (HGB – Handelsgesetzbuch)
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
- Swiss Code of Obligation (OR – Obligationsrecht)
- Swiss GAAP FER
- Special Purpose Frameworks (e.g., reporting packages under company-specific accounting manuals/standards)
- Manage the accounting software and systems
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports to governmental agencies
- Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
- Provide financial analysis and insights to the management team
- Represent the company at external meetings and conferences
What is my related experience?
- Served as Cluster Controller for the EMEA region of a US-based Fortune 500 company:
- Oversaw all accounting and reporting under U.S. GAAP and Swiss Code of Obligations, including shares service center operations in India and Malaysia
- Managed legal profitability analysis and forecasting for corporate tax and treasury, driving informed decision-making on tax strategies and financial investments
- Established and implemented standardized accounting policies, procedures, and controls for the spun-off EMEA operations, ensuring a smooth transition and operational efficiency
- Served as Financial Reporting Consultant for a private equity-owned portfolio company:
- Produced first time IFRS group financial statements in German language (Konzernabschluss und Konzernlagebericht nach § 315e HGB iVm. IFRS/IAS)
- Successfully completed first year audit in time (served as primary IFRS audit contact)
- Supported post-acquisition integration of various newly acquired businesses and ensured compliance with IFRS
- Broad accounting and finance expertise gained through projects such as:
- 8 years of leadership and mentorship experience coupled with in-depth accounting and finance expertise across companies of various sizes and regulatory environments
- Reviewed and/or established accounting policies, procedures, and control systems of over 50 organizations in Germany, Switzerland, and the USA ensuring compliance and best practices
- Implemented data analytics solutions in various audits, improving risk management efficiency
- Built strong network of auditors, lawyers, tax advisors, financial institutions and private equity firms in Germany, German-Speaking cantons of Switzerland and the German-speaking community in the United States of America
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