Christoph Queling - Shareholder-Managing Director; Auditor (part-time)

Q: Where is Christoph based?

Christoph is based in Salem, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Shareholder-Managing Director; Auditor (part-time) at CMC Audit GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft .

Q: What companies has Christoph worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christoph has worked for CMC Audit GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft , Dr. Herberger GmbH WpG StBG , and Self-Employed .

Q: Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Construction , and Food and Beverage . Christoph also has some experience in Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Audit , Accounting , and Project Management . Christoph also has some experience in Finance , Legal and Compliance , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Audit , Accounting , and Project Management .

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Salem, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 3 months

Shareholder-Managing Director; Auditor (part-time)

CMC Audit GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Aug 2020 - Present

5 years 7 months

Auditor and Tax Consultant (part-time, freelance)

Dr. Herberger GmbH WpG StBG

Primarily served as auditor and tax consultant
Tax planning advice and preparation of financial statements for medium-sized companies
Consulting on digitalization and optimization of national and international accounting processes
Transfer pricing and reporting

Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

1 year 7 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Head of Accounting

International Construction Company

Led accounting teams in Germany and Poland
Set up an international accounting shared service center in Poland
Supported national and international tax audits, including transfer pricing
Accounting under HGB, various GAAP, and IFRS, with special projects implementing IFRS 15 and 16 and reporting
Prepared monthly financial statements, forecasts, sales flash, and budgets under IFRS
National and international tax declarations (permanent establishments and subsidiaries abroad), international VAT
Process optimization and IT digitization, implementation of new software
Coordination with controlling, budgeting, and reporting under IFRS
Development and implementation of international tax compliance

Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year

Braunschweig, Germany

Freelance Associate

ETL WIWAG GmbH Steuerberatungsgesellschaft

Accounting and reporting (HGB/IFRS)
Supported the implementation of SAP for a newly acquired subsidiary of a listed group
Preparation of financial statements (fast close)
Support on tax and corporate law issues
Business consulting and start-up advice

Sep 2014 - Sep 2018

4 years 1 month

Branch Manager/Interim Manager

ETL AG

Statutory annual audits and special audits, e.g. due diligence, M&A, and after-merger transactions
Supported SAP rollout for accounting and reporting at a newly acquired subsidiary of a listed group
Preparation of financial statements (fast close)
Support on tax and corporate law issues
Business consulting and start-up advice for a large audit/tax advisory group

Sep 2014 - Sep 2017

3 years 1 month

Braunschweig, Germany

Managing Director

ETL WIWAG GmbH Steuerberatungsgesellschaft

Advising medium-sized companies from various industries on annual financial statements, taxes, and business management consulting
Post-merger project for a listed group's construction company acquired in Germany, implementing SAP, restructuring accounting, and reporting (HGB and IFRS)
Developing processes and preparing forecasts, monthly and annual financial statements
Tax declarations and support during audits

Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

7 months

Digitalization and ERP Consultant; Tax Structuring Advisor

Freelance work

Project-based digitalization and ERP consulting
Tax structuring advice for medium-sized businesses

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

1 year 1 month

Saarbrücken, Germany

Auditor

actis ag Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Leading audits and advising an international meat and sausage group (GmbH & Co. KG)
Business analyses and consulting
Expert opinions on the restructuring and merger of a federal government-owned group
Preparing annual financial statements for medium-sized companies, including related tax returns for the companies and their shareholders

Jul 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 6 months

Auditor and Tax Advisor (Freelancer)

Freelance work

Project-based audits and tax structuring advice for medium-sized businesses
Advisory services for a small private equity firm

Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

1 year 1 month

Interim CFO

Private Equity Investment Company

Advising management on company acquisitions and sales, valuations, and finance and tax due diligence
Preparing and conducting management meetings and shareholder assemblies
Developing strategic concepts and financial plans in collaboration with management
Leading finance and accounting, liquidity and financial control, (investment) controlling, and internal and external reporting (responsible for an average of 6 employees)
Initiating and implementing related IT projects
Planning and leading projects for corporate restructurings and operational optimizations
Point of contact for lawyers, banks, and external financial service providers

Jan 1991 - Present

35 years 2 months

Tax Advisor and Interim Manager (part-time)

Self-Employed

Preparation of business valuation reports
Project management for company transactions
Annual financial statement audit and tax advice for medium-sized clients

Jan 1991 - Jun 2010

19 years 6 months

Managing Director; Auditor and Tax Advisor

WK Wirtschaftsberatungskanzlei Queling GmbH

Acted as auditor and tax advisor focusing on mid-sized companies, establishing the Berlin office and later in Kaiserslautern
Extensive advisory services for the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and the Berlin Trust Agency in company sales
Advised a major waste disposal group at the finance board level on buying and selling equity stakes and carried out finance and tax due diligence
Special advisory services for a Berlin-based private mid-market investment firm (transaction services, tax planning advice and finance leadership)
Standard auditing and advisory services for mid-sized and small listed companies on audit, accounting and tax issues
Business analyses, external controlling, business plans and advice on business planning and budgeting
Set up and optimized firm-internal processes in accounting and tax consulting
Corporate restructurings, succession planning and transaction services for company acquisitions and sales

Apr 1985 - Dec 1990

5 years 9 months

Saarbrücken, Germany

Audit and Tax Advisory Assistant; Tax Advisor; Auditor

Treuarbeit AG (today PWC)

Audited and advised medium-sized and large companies on accounting and tax matters
Business valuation of a large trading group
Assisted with the implementation of accounting systems (especially SAP) for various clients

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (41 years), Construction (4.5 years), Food and Beverage (1 year), and Banking and Finance (1 year).

Professional Services

Construction

Food and Beverage

Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Audit (41 years), Accounting (41 years), Project Management (35 years), Finance (30.5 years), Legal (23.5 years), and Business Intelligence (19.5 years).

Audit

Accounting

Project Management

Finance

Legal

Business Intelligence

Summary

Auditor and tax consultant
Extensive experience as a long-time auditor and tax advisor providing comprehensive support to medium-sized and large private and public-law companies in auditing and/or consulting (excluding banks and insurance companies)
Tax declarations and advisory services including structuring an international trust, transfer pricing, and more
Financial statement audits, company valuations, and consulting on corporate transactions including related contracts for succession and after-merger services
Head of Accounting & Tax (Interim)
Head of accounting and taxes for a large international company in Munich, primary contact for auditors and banks
Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, international reporting, and consolidation (HGB and IFRS)
Optimization and digitization of finance and accounting processes; set up of a shared service center in Poland
Responsible for national and partly international tax law and tax compliance, especially international VAT
Management consulting
Development of commercial business areas and processes, especially in finance and accounting, budgeting, reporting & controlling, and taxes
Project manager for transformation in digitalization/use of IT/AI in the finance environment (e.g. purchase to pay).

Skills

Various Erp Systems (Sap, Navision, Proalpha, Khk/sage, Bau-su), Lucanet, Ms Office Applications (All), Idea, Audicon, Datev, Etc.; It-savvy Thanks To Computer Science Knowledge Gained During Studies (3 Semesters)
Also Common Business Software Like Ms Office, Open Office, And More

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1979 - Apr 1985

University of Saarland

Diplom-Kaufmann, specializations in auditing and tax law · Business Administration · Saarbrücken, Germany

Law

Certifications & licenses

Auditor

Tax Consultant

Profile

Created

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Christoph based?

Christoph is based in Salem, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christoph be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christoph would be well-suited for roles such as: Shareholder-Managing Director; Auditor (part-time), Auditor and Tax Consultant (part-time, freelance), Interim Head of Accounting.

What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Shareholder-Managing Director; Auditor (part-time) at CMC Audit GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft.

What companies has Christoph worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christoph has worked for CMC Audit GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Dr. Herberger GmbH WpG StBG, and Self-Employed.

Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Construction, and Food and Beverage. Christoph also has some experience in Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Audit, Accounting, and Project Management. Christoph also has some experience in Finance, Legal and Compliance, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Audit, Accounting, and Project Management.

What is Christoph's education?

Christoph holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Saarland.

Does Christoph have any certificates?

Christoph has 2 certificates. These include: Auditor and Tax Consultant.

What is the availability of Christoph?

Christoph is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christoph?

Christoph's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.