Head of Financial Accounting

Amcor

. Overall responsibility for managing financial accounting, including accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSingen • GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and HGB, and managing tax-related matters. Proven leadership in developing finance processes and managing teams while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

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Financial Accounting ManagementUS GAAP ComplianceHGB KnowledgeLeadership ExperienceFluent German and English

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationTax Return PreparationTransfer Pricing DocumentationLiquidity ForecastingSOX ControlsBudgeting and ForecastingAccounts Payable ManagementGeneral Ledger AccountingFixed Assets ManagementTax Law Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam PlayerResults-OrientedHigh ReliabilityCustomer Focus

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSAP FI/CO

Industry Keywords

International Industrial CompanyAuditingCompliance RequirementsLegal RequirementsFinancial Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility for managing financial accounting, including accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting
Coordination and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, HGB, and tax law
Preparation and coordination of tax returns and handling of tax-related matters
Preparation of transfer pricing documentation
Management of payment transactions and preparation of liquidity forecasts and analyses
Ensuring compliance requirements are met, including coordinating and conducting SOX controls
Organization and assurance of legal requirements, including shareholder and supervisory board resolutions as well as profit and loss transfer agreements
Ensuring accounting for another group company
Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process
Point of contact for tax advisors, auditors, tax inspectors, banks, authorities, and internal stakeholders across the Group
Actively developing existing finance processes
Professional and disciplinary leadership and development of 8 employees
Taking on special assignments and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed university degree (university, university of applied sciences, or Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University), preferably in finance or tax
Several years of relevant professional and leadership experience in an international industrial company or in auditing
Proven expertise in preparing financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and HGB, along with sound knowledge of German tax law
Strong IT skills (MS Office, SAP FI/CO)
Structured and independent working style, combined with a very high degree of reliability, including in high-pressure environments
Very high level of loyalty and discretion when handling sensitive data
Results-oriented personality with a strong hands-on mentality
Team player with a strong customer focus
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Fluent German and English, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks

Responsibility and scope to shape your role – Contribute your own ideas and take ownership
Strong team and international network – Work in an experienced team with extensive opportunities for collaboration and exchange
Modern working environment – Open corporate culture and respectful, appreciative cooperation
Individual development opportunities – Professional training, exciting projects, and international perspectives
Company pension scheme
Health and fitness programs