About this role
**As Head of our Accounting team, you play a pivotal role in driving the financial performance and strategic direction of the South Germany region. You…**
…lead and oversee the Finance Cluster South Germany, ensuring efficient daily operations while aligning all financial activities with corporate policies, USALI standards, and legal requirements.
**Your main responsibilities include:**
- Leading, developing, and mentoring the Accounting team across the cluster, including apprentices and dual students - Acting as a strategic partner to hotel leadership, supporting business decisions through financial insights and recommendations - Overseeing the preparation of monthly reports, forecasts, and ad-hoc analyses for management and Corporate Office - Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements - Managing and optimizing accounts receivable and accounts payable processes - Taking ownership of financial systems, including the procurement platform Coupa, and driving continuous improvements - Monitoring and analysing operational KPIs, identifying opportunities, and implementing measures to enhance financial performance - Collaborating closely with key departments such as Human Resources, Revenue Management, Front Office, and Reservations to support overall business success - Acting as a key contact for audits and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations - Salary range from 5.400€ to 5.800€ monthly salary (depending on qualifications)
**What you bring:**
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification, combined with several years of leadership experience, ideally within the hospitality industry - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a deep understanding of financial operations - Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage teams - High affinity for systems and digital tools, with experience in financial and ERP systems - Strong attention to detail combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset - Structured, independent, and results-driven working style - Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus