Head of Accounting (mfd)

Why roadsurfer

• TEAM SPIRIT & TEAM EVENTS: Look forward to a friendly atmosphere with flat hierarchies lots of fun and great team spirit as well as regular team events like group sports sessions pizza & beer nights and more.

• FLEX WORK & WORKATION: Enjoy flexibility in working hours with our Flex Work Policy allowing you to alternate between office days and home office days and even work for one month per year from anywhere in Europe.

• PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: We support your personal and professional growth through an individual growth plan and our in-house academy.

• CAMPER BUDGET: Youll receive an annual free rental for our campers so you can experience the #happyroadsurfing lifestyle yourself.

• JOB BIKE: Stay fit with our job bike offer.

• DISCOUNTS: Take advantage of our corporate benefits platform the Travel Industry Card and family & friends discounts.

• THE PLACE TO BE: Enjoy a beautiful bright office equipped with everything your heart desires including a ping pong table and foosball. Plus weekly breakfast and lunch offerings will keep you well-fueled.

• OFFICE DOGS: Dogs are more than welcome at our office!

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.

What makes this role special: you are not stepping into a finished structure you actively shape it. You translate the demands of a fast-growing company into clean audit-proof processes and you play a key role in introducing SAP as our central ERP system.

The Role - Your Passion

• You lead the accounting function of the roadsurfer Group and you 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.

What you need to ride the wave with us

• 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.

Ready to surf

We look forward to receiving your application! If you have any questions feel free to contact our recruiter Raphael at anytime.

ABOUT #ROADSURFER

We are more than Europes largest campervan rental 2021 we launched our platform roadsurfer spots in addition to our other products rent abo and sales a platform where you can discover and book unique camping spots. But thats only the beginning. We are growing fast so hop on board and join us on our journey. The roadsurfer philosophy is simple: rent an RV start your adventure be happy. Come ride the wave with us!

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