Director of Group Accounting (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

The Director of Group Accounting is responsible for the accuracy, compliance, and transparency of all group financial reporting. This includes managing consolidation, driving accounting governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a key financial counterpart to internal and external stakeholders. 

Your Role in Our Space Mission 

Financial Reporting & Consolidation 

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial statements (HGB/IFRS).
• Ensureaccurate,timely, and complete consolidation of all group entities. 
• Develop andmaintaingroup accounting policies and reporting standards. 
• Cooperate closely with Controlling, Tax, Treasury, and local Finance teams.

Accounting Compliance & Governance 

• Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal guidelines.
• Oversee the internal control system (ICS) related to accounting.
• Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors and authorities.

SAP S/4HANA & Process Optimization 

• Act as key functional owner for SAP S/4HANA inAccounting.
• Optimizeand harmonize accounting processes across the group. 
• Demonstratestrong hands-on mentality in operational and system topics. 

Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as advisor to senior management and global stakeholders.
• Ensure clear, transparent, and targeted communication across all levels.

 

Qualification Checklist 

• 10–15+ years of experience in Group Accounting, Audit, or related fields. 
• Preferably certified asCPA, tax advisor, or auditor.
• Deepexpertisein HGB and IFRS. 
• Extensive SAP S/4HANA experience, including design/implementation.
• Strong leadership, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills.
•  Fluent in English and German

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team        

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.