Area Controller

Plantrs Area Controller / Legal Representative

About the Role

Are you a finance leader who enjoys ownership autonomy and real impact This is a senior country-level role where you will act as the financial administrative and legal backbone of the German subsidiary based in Winterberg Germany.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO you will play a key role in shaping financial governance supporting operational leaders and ensuring compliance while working closely with international headquarters. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership making it ideal for someone who enjoys both direction-setting and execution.

You will be the central point of contact for all finance HR and compliance matters in Germany and a trusted sparring partner for resort managers and senior stakeholders.

Why You Should Join

• Be part of a unique sharing-based vacation model with a strong sense of community and purpose
• Work in an international environment with direct exposure to senior leadership and headquarters
• Enjoy a role with high visibility and decision-making authority at country level
• Combine professional growth with lifestyle benefits including the opportunity to work occasionally from vacation resorts
• Join an organization focused on authentic guest experiences long-term sustainability and employee wellbeing
• Take on a role where your expertise truly matters - you wont just manage numbers youll shape outcomes

Your Profile

• Overall financial administrative and legal management of the German subsidiary
• Leadership and development of the local Finance Accounting and HR team (team of 4)
• Full responsibility for:

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Controlling
• HR administration
• Contracts

• Monthly and annual financial reporting to headquarters
• Independent preparation of local annual financial statements
• Ensuring full compliance with German laws regulations and internal policies
• Representation of the German subsidiary towards:

• External authorities
• External stakeholders
• The president of the German board

• Acting as a sparring partner for:

• Resort managers across 13 German locations
• Country head of operations
• International headquarters

• Country-level implementation of the corporate HR strategy
• Handling all strategic and operational matters related to the German entity

What You Bring along

• At least 5 years of experience in a comparable senior finance or country management role in Germany
• Industry experience ideally within:
  • Retail
  • Consumer goods
  • Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Real estate
• Strong knowledge of:
  • German taxation
  • German commercial and labor law
  • GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proven experience in preparing annual financial statements independently
• Experience managing and developing small teams
• Advanced IT skills particularly with spreadsheets
• Experience with SAP (FI/CO) is a plus
• University degree in Business Administration or Management (preferably with a major in Accounting)
• CPA or local equivalent qualification is a plus
• Fluent German and English (mandatory)

What We Offer

• Competitive local benefits
• A challenging and varied role with real responsibility
• Opportunity to grow within an international organization
• Hybrid working model (partial remote work possible)
• Option to occasionally work from one of the companys resorts
• 28 days of holiday (increasing to 30 days after 2 years)
• Mobile phone and option for a company car
• Attractive employee benefits for holidays at company-owned resorts
• Long-term career development and learning opportunities