Manager Accounting and Controlling

About the role

Bathco Group provides green aluminium, raw materials and technology for decarbonisation. Its Finance team is looking for a Manager Accounting and Controlling with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The role covers full ownership of financial accounting and payroll, leading a team of four accountants, and driving financial projects and reporting across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop an accounting team of four, setting priorities and supporting their growth
• Oversee payments, bank reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding receivables
• Oversee the general ledger, AP/AR and ensure financial data stays accurate and current
• Lead month-end and year-end closings (accruals, provisions, depreciation) and independently prepare financial statements
• Prepare VAT returns and coordinate foreign VAT filings; handle tax documentation and audits
• Create management and bank reporting and analysis, and define, set and track KPIs
• Drive financial projects from scoping to implementation and support budgeting and forecasting
• Digitalise and develop finance processes and systems

Required profile

• 5-10 years' experience in accounting, ideally with international exposure working for a German or Swiss entity
• Initial experience in controlling, management reporting and KPI definition
• Experience leading a small team preferred
• CPA or equivalent higher education
• Excellent German and English
• Independent, reliable and flexible, with a commercial mindset, quality focus and attention to detail

Required skills

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP (strong advantage)
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills