Abteilungsleiter (m/w/d) Bilanzbuchhaltung/ Team Lead (m/f/d) Financial Accounting DACH - Fluent German

Job Description Summary

In this role you will be responsible for providing Financial Accounting leadership and guidance to the finance and non-finance teams for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Audit requirements:
  • Manage internal and external audit works for the DACH region to ensure on-time delivery of the statutory requirements, execution of the audit plan against the regulatory deadlines
  • Coordinate all deliverables with the relevant owners & responsible parties to ensure documentation is provided to high quality and on time
  • Ensure that any findings are resolved with appropriate owners (Stat, OTR Finance, FP&A, HR, Tax, Legal, other functions) for both US GAAP and local statutory purposes
  • Ensure proper documentation of S2G (STAT to GAAP) adjustments
  • Support the compilation of local supplementary statistical filings.
• Transactional tax:
  • Oversee the compliance of the transactional tax filings required for your region e.g. VAT and WHT
• Team leadership:
  • You will lead a team of 6 people
  • Drive and encourage processes improvements and legal entities simplification
  • Collaborate with in-country service providers to identify opportunities to reduce statutory costs and manage risks.

Key Qualifications:

• A degree in accounting or finance and/or a recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experience
• A consistent career within auditing, accounting, or financial reporting with relevant hands-on expeirence
• Proven experince in leading teams under these domains
• Managing statutory audits/project management experience
• Demonstrated proficiency of local German and US accounting requirements (most importantly German HGB/Austria & Swiss, and US GAAP principles)
• Previous experience with tax aspects (direct and indirect)
• You must be fluent in English and German
• Highly proficient use of MS Office, SAP experience preferable

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner to multiple levels of the organization and other functions
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Established project management skills, ability to execute according to timelines
• Strong analytical skills - able to link financial results to operational performance drivers
• Adaptable/Flexible - being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
• Integrity - accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others

Why we come to work:

At GE Vernova, our employees are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

• Professional Growth: Dynamic team, extensive resources, and training for skill development
• A Booming industry with Cutting-Edge Projects: Involvement in high-profile, innovative projects
• Global Exposure: Collaboration with a diverse, global network of industry experts
• Collaborative Environment: Supportive culture fostering creativity and teamwork
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for leadership and career growth within the organization
• Competitive compensation package plus corporate benefits (tariff & non-tariff)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Berlin, Germany

Job ID: GE_power-39476087

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-02T18:31:18