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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Head of Internal Accounting Processes

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree in business administration, finance, controlling, or a comparable qualification.
  • Several years of professional experience in finance or controlling at an international corporation.
  • Demonstrated success implementing projects in a global environment.
  • Deep process understanding in internal accounting and record-to-report, including thorough knowledge of interface processes.
  • Very good knowledge of accounting standards under IFRS and HGB.
  • Strong leadership skills, high social competence, and persuasive assertiveness in an international environment.
  • Fluent German and English skills.
  • Very good knowledge of the FI and CO modules in SAP R/3 and SAP S/4 HANA.

Responsibilities

  • Develop controlling processes under IFRS and local accounting regulations across different ERP systems, with a particular focus on SAP R/3 and SAP S/4 HANA, to ensure high-quality reporting.
  • Work closely with experts in finance, IT, and other functional areas to further develop and optimize controlling and interface processes, considering compliance requirements and operational performance.
  • Contribute to international projects, including the global rollout of S/4 HANA across ZEISS entities and the implementation of new business models.
  • Lead directly subordinate employees in accordance with ZEISS leadership principles.
  • Serve as the central contact for external auditors and internal audits on questions concerning internal accounting processes.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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