autoscout24

Director Accounting Operations (m/f/d)

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About the role

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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Technology & IT Accounting Data Analysis Finance Operations Mid level remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Director Accounting Operations (m/f/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at autoscout24?
  3. Which of Accounting, Data Analysis and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Data Analysis and Finance.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Director Accounting Operations (m/f/d) role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Data Analysis and Finance, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes autoscout24 needs from this hire.

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