Head of Group Accounting

About tonies:
tonies is the globally leading interactive audio platform for children with more than 10 million Tonieboxes and 125 million Tonies sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach. Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes around 1,400 Tonies in several languages. Since its inception, tonies has achieved significant milestones, including listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2021 as well as a globally present team of over 550 dedicated professionals operating from various countries.

Joining our tonies team means being part of an inspiring mission to create innovative and meaningful experiences for children around the world. Together, we're shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination.

You as part of tonies:
As the Head of Group Accounting, you will be a key leader in our finance team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our global financial reporting. You will lead the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and act as a strategic partner to finance teams across the group.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the group in compliance with IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies set by our "Finance Excellence" function.
• Manage external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors to ensure a smooth and successful audit process.
• Oversee the preparation of internal reports and financial analysis of Actuals for the FP&A team.
• Serve as a business and sparrings partner for other finance functions, including finance teams in subsidiaries, providing expert guidance on all matters of group accounting and consolidation and understanding financial actuals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the group accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Act as a key user for our consolidation and reporting systems (Navision Business Central / Lucanet).

What we are looking for:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting and financial management, with at least 5 years in a leading position in Group Accounting within a multinational organization.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP Germany and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience with financial consolidation, reporting, and external audit management.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Experience in BIG4+ is a plus.

Why tonies?

• Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
• Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
• Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
• Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
• Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
• Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
• Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.

Good to know:
As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies. We actively celebrate our colleagues' different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We look forward to hearing from you

Esther Sommerfeld

Team Lead Talent Acquisition - Central