Head of Accounting (m/f/d)

As Head of Accounting & Tax, you own the entire accounting function of the Roadsurfer Group and lead your team through a period of real change. You report directly to the CFO and are part of a finance organisation that brings together Accounting, Tax, Controlling, Corporate Finance, and Finance Operations.

Responsibilities

You lead the accounting function of the roadsurfer Group and are responsible for reliable, timely, and audit-proof financial reporting under German GAAP (HGB); You ensure tax compliance across the roadsurfer universe; You lead, develop and structure your accounting team, establishing a culture of clear ownership and reliable closing timelines; You help build an accounting function that is scalable, data-driven, and ready for an AI-native finance setup – combining strong accounting expertise with smart automation, clear process ownership, and high-quality financial data; You play a central role in the company-wide SAP implementation – from designing the accounting processes through testing to go-live and post-launch stabilisation; You are the key contact for auditors, tax advisors, and authorities, and you steer the audit process; You work closely with Controlling, Corporate Finance, and Finance Operations, and drive automation and digitalisation in accounting

Requirements

Several years of relevant accounting experience, including responsibility for financial statements under German GAAP (HGB) and proven leadership of an accounting team; A strong accounting qualification, such as a degree in finance/accounting or a comparable certification, e.g. certified accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter; Experience with SAP and finance transformation projects; ideally, you have supported an SAP implementation or migration from an accounting perspective; A structured, hands-on leadership style with the ability to build scalable processes in a dynamic environment; Curiosity for automation, AI-supported finance workflows, and data-driven process improvements; An eye for detail, a positive mindset combined with a solution focus; Fluent in English and good German skills

Nice to have

SAP implementation or migration support from an accounting perspective

Benefits

Team spirit and team events; Flex Work Policy with flexible working hours, office/home office alternation, and one month per year from anywhere in Europe; Personal development through individual growth plan and in-house academy; Annual free rental for campers; Job bike; Corporate benefits platform, Travel Industry Card, and family & friends discounts; Beautiful bright office with ping pong table and foosball, plus weekly breakfast and lunch offerings; Office dogs welcome