Head of Group Accounting ContiTech - Executive (m/f/diverse) - REF2461C

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

Drive Strategic Financial Leadership: We are seeking a professional Head of Group Accounting (m/f/diverse) to strengthen and maintain the overall Group Accounting department within the central Finance organization of ContiTech. Overall responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Group Financial Reporting:

• Preparation of annua and consolidated financial statements (monthly, quarterly and annual) in accordance with IFRS, the German commercial code (HGB) and other applicable accounting standards
• Ensuring the timely provision of consolidated statements for external and internal stakeholders, including the management board, investors and auditors
• Coordination with subsidiaries and international branches to ensure consistency in the financial statements

Leadership & Team Management:

• Leading and development the team of accountants and financial professionals within the group accounting departments
• Fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Ensuring clear communication and effective coordination across the group

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant local and international accounting standards, regulatory requirements and financial frameworks (including IFRS, HGB and others as applicable)
• Monitoring the implementation of changes to accounting standards and internal policies to maintain compliance
• Collaboariton with external auditors and ensuring audit requirements are met as well as responsibility for implementing any necessary adjustments.

Internal Controls & Process Improvements:

• Establishing and maintaining the internal control system for the group's accounting activities
• Continous review and optimization of accounting processes and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance
• Implementation of best practices for accounting operations

Communication & Stakeholder Management:

• Cooperation with other departments (controlling, taxes, treasury, legal and operations) to align financial reporting with the overall  corporate strategy
• Main point of contact for accounting processes and standards, providing expertise and support for the CFO and other departments
• Maintaining open communications with external stakeholders (auditors, regulatory authorities, investors, etc.)

Qualifications

• Acadamic degree in business administration, law or a comparable qualification with a focus on accounting / auditing
• Several years of experience in a senior accounting position, ideally in a global company within the automotive or manufacturing industry or in an auditing firm
• Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and German GAAP (HGB)
• Proficiency in ERP Systems, consolidation tools and business intelligence solutions
• Fluent German and English language skills written and spoken
• Strong analytical thinking, high attention to detail and persistence in solving complex challenges

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.