Legal Entity Controller

Job Openings Legal Entity Controller (m/w/d)

About The Job Legal Entity Controller (m/w/d)
NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.

Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position
: Legal Entity Controller

Location
: Munich, Germany

Field
: Defence

Type
: Full-time

Role Description And Responsibilities
We are seeking a Legal Entity Controller (m/f/d) for our client at the Munich location.

The position holder is responsible for the following tasks and activities:

Planning & Coordination

• Coordination of ongoing planning activities (budget / forecast / outlook).
• Support and coordination of closing-related topics, including profit center accounting and commentary for financial statements.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Determination of the monthly financial results for SfS (P&L / balance sheet, cash flow, and key figures).

• Comprehensive commercial support for the assigned departments, including:

• Planning of primary operating costs and alignment with the responsible department.

• Coordination and reconciliation of intercompany revenues and expenses with partner entities.
• Investment planning.
• Coordination and validation of headcount planning, including evaluation.

Operational Controlling

• Proactive cost controlling and continuous investment controlling.
• Preparation of commentary and reconciliations for the responsible area.
• Processing of purchase requests and personnel requirements.

Period-End Closing

• Execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Ensuring the completeness of all postings and accruals within the assigned area.
• Allocation and settlement of relevant intercompany revenues/expenses.
• Responsibility for accruals and provisions of the respective area.

Systems & Tools Management

• Key contact for tools used by the Legal Entity Controlling team (e.g., risk management & profitability tracking).
• Support in internal control system (ICS) and compliance-related topics.

Process & Tool Improvement

• Independent further development of controlling processes and tools within the company.
• Execution of special tasks within the controlling department.
• Position is equivalent to a team lead role but without personnel responsibility.

Personal Requirements

• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Independent working style, strong coordination and integration abilities, and assertiveness.
• Ability to integrate effectively into a team.
• High sense of responsibility, resilience, and organizational talent.
• Ability to remain calm under high workload and stress.

Evaluation Criteria (TOM)
Education
One Of The Following

• Bachelors degree in a comparable qualification
• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Several years of experience in a controlling environment

IT Skills

• MS Office: advanced expert knowledge
• SAP: advanced expert knowledge
• SAP-FI (Finance): advanced expert knowledge
• SAP R/3: advanced expert knowledge
• Confident use of SAP, SEM-BCS, and OLAP databases

Language Skills

• German: business fluent
• English: business fluent

Additional Knowledge

• Very good knowledge of HGB (German Commercial Code) and IFRS accounting standards

What We Offer
Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team:
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.

Polish your German language skills:
If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.

Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company:
We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.

Professional growth and development:
With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.

Enjoy regular team events with the company:
We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.

Competitive compensation package:
At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.

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