Head of Accounting (m/f/d)

For our administration in Herrenberg, we are looking for a

Head of Accounting (m/f/d)

on a permanent, full-time basis starting October 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Technical guidance and coordination of the accounting team
• Management and prioritization of daily business
• Execution of monthly closing processes including account reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and depreciations
• Preparation of monthly VAT advance returns within a corporate group structure after appropriate training
• Responsibility for the proper preparation of individual financial statements and cooperation with auditors
• Independent preparation of the voluntary consolidated financial statements for four companies after appropriate training
• Data preparation for tax returns, considering the specifics of non-profit organizations and cooperation with tax advisors
• Point of contact for management, facilities, controlling, as well as external parties such as auditors, banks, and tax authorities
• Further development and digitalization of accounting processes

Qualifications

• Completed commercial apprenticeship, ideally with further training as a Certified Accountant (m/f/d), or comparable qualification
• Sound knowledge of accounting and good knowledge of HGB (German Commercial Code) accounting standards
• Experience in preparing annual financial statements
• IT affinity and interest in the further development of digital processes
• SAP knowledge is helpful, but not a mandatory requirement
• Initial leadership experience is desirable. A move into a leadership role is also possible with appropriate professional and personal aptitude
• Structured way of working and high organizational skills
• Reliability, accuracy, and affinity for numbers
• Identification with the diaconal, Christian profile

Benefits

• Meaningful work for a diverse organization
• A responsible, challenging, and varied role with a high degree of autonomy and diverse opportunities for development
• Attractive remuneration according to the employment contract guidelines of the Diakonisches Werk Württemberg (TVÖD) including all social benefits (e.g., annual special payment, company pension ZVK, capital-forming contributions, annual special payment, 20% subsidy for salary sacrifice)
• Employee benefits (JobRad bicycle leasing, public transport subsidy, subsidized lunch in the hotel)
• Company fitness: Train or relax with EGYM Wellpass in the nationwide sports, wellness, and health network
• From 2027: 31 days of vacation
• Regular employee events and excursions
• A family-friendly employer certified with the Evangelical Seal of Approval for Family Orientation.

We will accompany the new orientation of the department with structured personnel development and jointly strive for the assumption of further tasks and perspectives for continued assumption of responsibility for this position.

For questions, Christine Leidolf is available at phone number 07032 206-1228.

We look forward to hearing from you!