Director Accounting Operations (m/f/d)
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Position Overview & Specifications
A career driven by you.
Join AutoScout24 Group and experience life in the fast lane. We’re not just leading the market; we’re creating it. We’re constantly innovating, evolving, and transforming things for our customers. We’re driven, ambitious, and determined to do our best work together. For a career that doesn’t stand still, where you can put your ideas in the driving seat and change the way the world moves, join our international community.
Why this role is unique
- High-impact leadership role with direct visibility to senior management
- Opportunity to shape a scalable accounting organization in a complex multi-entity environment
- Key role in finance transformation and exit readiness
- Ownership of end-to-end accounting operations across all German entities
- Leadership and development responsibility for a team of ~20 FTE
What you’ll do
- Lead Accounting Operations across all German entities (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger)
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements (HGB / IFRS)
- Drive process standardization, efficiency, and scalability
- Act as senior interface to Group Accounting, Group Reporting, and auditors
- Manage and develop the accounting organization and team
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in accounting leadership in complex, multi-entity environments
- Deep knowledge of financial accounting standards (HGB / IFRS)
- Track record of building or transforming accounting organizations
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in German and English
A culture of growth
With over 50 nationalities represented, we’re proud to welcome people of all backgrounds to our growing community, and we’re always finding new ways to help people feel welcomed and included. Here, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to work in a way that suits you, learn new skills and reach your potential.
Ready to drive change in Finance? Apply now and put your ideas in the driving seat at AutoScout24 Group.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Finance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Director Accounting Operations (m/f/d) roles across autoscout24's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Finance.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44,624 - £56,978 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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