Manager Group Accounting (m/f/d)

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

We are Group Finance & Tax – a diverse, highly qualified team of over 70 colleagues based in Metzingen. Our ambition is clear: we aim to become a leading, technology-driven Finance & Tax organization that supports our business with reliable figures, strong governance and forward-looking insights.

In line with our mission “We love to support, we need to protect”, we continuously develop our accounting, tax and treasury processes and thus make a decisive contribution to the success of the Group strategy.

To further strengthen our Group Accounting function, we are looking for you as Manager Group Accounting (f/m/d). In this role, you will work as a subject matter expert within the Group Accounting team, oversee a portfolio of selected group entities and make a key contribution to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. You will be reporting to the Team Lead Group Accounting.

What you can expect:

• Supporting the preparation, analysis and quality assurance of the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Take responsibility for your assigned domestic and international subsidiaries: supporting local finance teams in the IFRS-compliant accounting of business transactions and in the preparation of reporting packages
• Supporting the development and safeguarding of strong accounting governance through group-wide accounting policies (Accounting Manual), standards, documentation and monitoring
• Contributing to further development and maintenance of our Group Accounting policies and ensuring a consistent application in your assigned subsidiaries
• Acting as a key contact for IFRS-related topics ( revenue recognition, leases, inventories, intangible assets, provisions) for your assigned subsidiaries – in close collaboration with local finance teams and other group functions
• Supporting in assessing the accounting treatment of special transactions ( M&A transactions, impairment tests, intra-group reorganizations)
• Contributing to the management and further development of group consolidation processes, including intercompany reconciliation and eliminations
• Analyzing variances and earnings developments in your area of responsibility and preparing for internal reporting
• Supporting the preparation, coordination and follow-up of group audit procedures in collaboration with our external auditors
• Identifying and assisting to implement process improvements and digitalization opportunities in Group Accounting – including documentation, testing, and roll-out
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement within Group Finance & Tax – participating in department-wide initiatives and enabling structured knowledge transfer (best practices / documentation, technical support within the team)

Your profile:

• Successfully completed a degree in business administration or economics, with a focus on accounting or auditing
• About 5 years of work experience in group accounting or auditing, with a focus on consolidated financial statements (IFRS), ideally in an internationally operating and publicly listed company
• Sound knowledge of international accounting (IFRS); knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB) is an advantage
• Very good understanding of group structures, consolidation methods and intercompany processes
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, coupled with strong teamwork and communication skills towards interface departments and subsidiary companies
• Proficiency in data handling and reporting tools, as well as accounting and consolidation software (SAP FI/CO, SEM BCS)
• Ability to articulate complex accounting issues clearly, with very good German and English in speaking and writing
• Team-oriented and proactive in your way of working, enjoy taking responsibility and personal accountability, and driving topics forward and convincing stakeholders at different levels

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Your benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including vacation and Christmas bonuses, a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket, an annual clothing allowance, a company pension scheme, and our SHIP share program.
• Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working models. With 'Threedom of Work', spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely. Benefit from our 'Me Time' program for personal time off and the option of 30 days of 'Mobile Work EU' annually.
• High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities, a 37-hour workweek, and 30 vacation days a year.
• Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
• Does innovation drive you? Same for us! This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools.
• Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle.
• We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award-winning restaurant & café Times.