Head of Accounting (m/f/d) - Frankfurt am Main (hybrid)

About the Position

Head of Accounting (m/f/d) - Frankfurt am Main (hybrid)

Matrix42 is seeking a Head of Accounting to lead and develop a team of accounting professionals in Frankfurt am Main, ensuring accurate and compliant accounting across all Matrix42 entities. This role is a hybrid position based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing international accounting team across multiple locations, fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
• Oversee the timely preparation of high-quality consolidated financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of journal entries, including revenue recognition in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Support the preparation and submission of statutory financial statements, IFRS reporting packages, and audit deliverables for the group audit.
• Drive the standardization and continuous improvement of accounting policies, controls, and processes across all Group entities.
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages for banks, shareholders, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, as well as other external and internal parties; especially Treasury, Tax, and FP&A/Controlling.
• Manage and oversee the month-end closing process, including variance analysis and reporting.
• Ensure the timely reconciliation and alignment of intercompany positions.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance audit guidelines & processes.

Requirements

MUST HAVE

• University degree in business administration or accounting.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• 3+ years of management experience with teams of 10-15 FTE spread across several locations in different countries.
• Experienced in preparing IFRS Group Financial Statements as well as stand-alone financial statements according to IFRS and HGB.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, Excel, and in-depth knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work with remote teams.
• Business fluent in German and English (Finnish, Polish, or any other language will be a plus).

NICE TO HAVE

• Knowledge of LucaNet.
• Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite.
• Knowledge of another local GAAP.

We Offer

We could tell you all about the free fruit and drinks in the office, that you will have flexible working hours, 25-30 vacation days (depending on the location), or that remote work is part of everyday life. But in our eyes, that's not a benefit, it's standard. Here are some of our benefit offers:

• Learning & Development Opportunities - Up to 6 additional days off for personal or professional development. Log into our online platforms to expand your knowledge or improve your language skills.
• One Social Day for you to assist in social settings or attend events which help improve our environment.
• Bicycle leasing, the contract and insurance will run through us.
• The possibility to choose an additional benefit that works for you, either a fitness membership, job ticket, retirement plan, or a monetary bonus.
• And many more... ask us about it!

About the Company

We are the European choice in intelligent service management – built on trust, powered by people!

At Matrix42, we empower organizations to digitalize and automate their everyday work. With our platform, customers manage IT and business processes, assets, endpoints, and identities seamlessly-driving productivity, agility, security, and a better employee experience. Through integrated solutions and automation, we enable modern digital workplaces and true self-service.

Join a diverse team of over 600 professionals across Europe who are shaping the future of service management every day. Our culture is built on a strong, value-based performance mindset-because success is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it. Guided by our four core values, we bring our vision to life every day:

• We love customers – we put customer success at the heart of everything we do.
• Make it happen – we take ownership, act with speed, and turn ideas into impact.
• Better every day – we continuously learn, improve, and push boundaries.
• With respect – we collaborate with trust, openness, and appreciation for each other.

Together, these values define our high-performance culture-one that is customer-centric, growth-minded, and built on collaboration. We support your personal and professional development through clear goals, continuous feedback, and opportunities to grow, helping you reach your full potential.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or identity.

How to Apply

Send us your application, including your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, directly through our online portal via the "APPLY NOW" button. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Birgit Busch.

We ask for your understanding that MATRIX42 can only accept applications online via the applicant portal in connection with our applicant management system due to the currently valid EU data protection regulations.