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Dirk Schörling

Managing Director

Dirk Schörling
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Present
1 year 8 months

Managing Director

Company in the transport sector

  • Part-time interim management in the transport and logistics sector.
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
6 months

Interim Manager – Financial Accounting

Company in the mechanical engineering sector

  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Support in financial accounting.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
5 months

Interim Manager – Financial Accounting

Company in the automotive industry

  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Support in financial accounting.
  • Support during the DATEV migration.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
5 months

Managing Director / Interim Financial Manager

Company in the transport sector

  • Corporate management and finance.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
1 year 1 month

Interim Manager – Financial Accounting

Company in the automation sector

  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Support in financial accounting.
  • Support during the SAP migration.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
4 months

Interim Manager – Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Healthcare Company (Group)

  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes in accounts receivable.
  • Support in accounts payable.
  • Activities according to § 6 para. 3 and 4 StBerG.
Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
6 months

Interim Manager – Accounts Payable

Healthcare Company (Group)

  • Managing multiple companies in the group for the accounts payable area.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Support in implementing new processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 para. 3 and 4 StBerG.
Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
4 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Tax

Construction Company

  • Support in general ledger accounting.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 para. 3 and 4 StBerG.
Sep 2020 - Oct 2020
2 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Tax

Multi-Services Company

  • Support in accounting and tax.
  • Checking the application of VAT changes from July 1, 2020, in the group companies, under § 6 para. 3 and 4 StBerG.
Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
5 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Nursing and Healthcare Company

  • Support in general ledger accounting.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 para. 3 and 4 StBerG.
Dec 2019 - Feb 2020
3 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Construction and plant engineering company

  • Support in accounting.
  • Analysis, optimization, and documentation of processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
3 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the commercial air humidification sector

  • Support in accounting.
  • Support in implementing new accounting processes with IT support.
  • Analysis, optimization, and documentation of processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
2 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the transport sector

  • Support in accounting.
  • Analysis, optimization, and documentation of processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Mar 2019 - May 2019
3 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the energy sector

  • Support in finance (accounts receivable).
  • Support in implementing new IT systems for accounts receivable.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
5 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the textile industry

  • Support in finance.
  • Support in implementing new processes and IT systems.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
May 2018 - Sep 2018
5 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the logistics sector

  • Support in accounting.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Activities pursuant to Section 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act.
Oct 2017 - Apr 2018
7 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the biotechnology sector

  • Support in accounts receivable.
  • Documentation of processes including SOX controls.
  • Handover of processes to the shared service center in Poland.
  • Activities pursuant to Section 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act.
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
7 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the consulting sector

  • Support in accounting.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Activities pursuant to Section 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act.
Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
3 months

Managing Director

Company in the transport sector

  • Part-time interim management in the transport and logistics sector.
Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
4 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the telecommunications sector

  • Support in accounting.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Transfer of processes to a shared service center.
  • Activities pursuant to Section 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act.
Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
4 months

Managing Director

Company in the transportation industry

  • Company formation in the transport and logistics sector.
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
4 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the retail industry

  • Support in the accounting department.
  • Support in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Point of contact for the CFO and external consultants.
  • Analysis, optimization, and documentation of processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act (StBerG).
May 2015 - Dec 2015
8 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the real estate and automotive industries

  • Support in the accounting department.
  • Analysis, optimization, and documentation of processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act (StBerG).
Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
2 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the retail industry

  • Support in accounting, mainly accounts receivable management.
  • Support in materials management.
  • Support in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Analysis, optimization, and documentation of processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act (StBerG).
Dec 2014 - Feb 2015
3 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in risk and receivables management

  • Support in group accounting.

  • Support in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Assistance with monthly group reporting according to IAS/IFRS.

  • Analysis of special business transactions (NPL securitization, company refinancing).

  • Analysis, optimization, and documentation of processes.

  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act (StBerG).

Dec 2011 - Nov 2014
3 years

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Smaller projects in the Rhine-Main area and the Ruhr region

  • Support in the accounting area.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Dec 2011 - Aug 2013
1 year 9 months

Expert / Professional V - Financial Closing

Telecommunications company (corporate group)

  • Support as an expert in accounting according to national and international standards.
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including consolidation.
  • Participation in monthly group reporting under IAS/IFRS, including segment reporting.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Preparation of account and variance analyses.
  • SOX controls and analyses.
Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
11 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Telecommunications company (corporate group)

  • Support in accounting according to national and international standards.
  • Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Participation in monthly group reporting under IAS/IFRS, including segment reporting.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Preparation of account and variance analyses.
  • Consulting in finance and accounting.
  • SOX controls and analyses.
May 2010 - Jan 2011
9 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Business travel company

  • Support in accounting according to national and international standards.
  • Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Participation in monthly group reporting under IAS/IFRS, including intercompany reconciliations.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Preparation of account and variance analyses.
  • Consulting in finance and accounting.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Feb 2010 - Apr 2010
3 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Company in the automotive industry (supplier)

  • Support in accounting according to national and international standards.
  • Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Participation in monthly group reporting.
  • Intercompany reconciliations.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Preparation of account and variance analyses.
  • Activities according to § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
Sep 2009 - Feb 2010
6 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Statutory Reporting / Accounting

Energy and Petroleum Industry Company (Group)

  • Consulting on the ECCS Replacement project.
  • Support in accounting according to national standards (HGB).
  • Support in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB.
  • Point of contact for the subsidiaries I supported.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Preparation of account and variance analyses.
  • Tasks in accordance with § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
  • Collaboration with Group Reporting.
Feb 2009 - Aug 2009
7 months

Acquisition / Training Courses / Business English

  • Acquisition of contracts.
  • Attendance at training courses.
  • Deepening business English skills.
Nov 2008 - Jan 2009
3 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Energy Company (Group)

  • Support in accounting and consolidation.
  • Support in preparing monthly financial statements under HGB/IFRS.
  • Handling IAS 39 and OTC transactions.
  • Point of contact for the subsidiary I supported.
  • Analysis, optimization and documentation of processes.
  • Preparation of account and variance analyses.
  • Clearing outstanding items in accounts payable/accounts receivable (old balances).
  • Assisting with monthly group reporting.
  • Tasks in accordance with § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
  • Documenting process workflows to onboard staff.
Jul 2008 - Sep 2008
3 months

Interim Manager - General Ledger

International Industrial Group

  • Support in accounting and consolidation.
  • Support in preparing monthly financial statements under HGB/IFRS.
  • Analyzing and documenting processes due to the company acquisition.
  • Point of contact for foreign subsidiaries on consolidation and accounting.
  • SAP customizing according to group guidelines.
  • Tasks in accordance with § 6 (3) and (4) StBerG.
  • Preparing group reporting in cooperation with controlling.
  • Preparation of account and variance analyses.
Nov 2007 - Jun 2008
8 months

Interim Manager - Asset Accounting / Accounting / Analysis

Trading Company

  • Analyzing processes as part of the company's rebranding and restructuring.

  • Analyzing weaknesses in the process flow between the external financial service provider and company management.

  • Reviewing and clarifying the accounts payable aging analysis.

  • Determining and documenting the current state.

  • Analyzing and evaluating fixed assets.

  • Allocating and assigning fixed assets to nationwide branches after the company spin-off.

  • Developing improved process workflows in asset accounting.

Oct 2007 - Nov 2007
2 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting / Accounts Payable

Pharma (Biotechnology)

  • Supported accounts payable due to employee training
  • Prepared account and variance analyses using a web-based accounting program
  • Prepared improvements to the scanning process and filing system
  • Assisted with preparing monthly financial statements under HGB/US GAAP
  • Reported to the US parent company
  • Performed tasks according to Section 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act (StBerG)
May 2007 - Jul 2007
3 months

Interim Manager - Accounting / Analysis

Trading Company

  • Analyzed processes during the company's rebranding and restructuring
  • Analyzed company data during the acquisition
  • Prepared and documented balance sheet and financial accounting data for management and external financial service providers
Jan 2007 - Apr 2007
4 months

Interim Manager – Fund Accounting

Fund Management Company / Bank

  • Evaluated annual financial statements of foreign entities
  • Checked data for compliance with group guidelines and local accounting standards
  • Prepared data in Excel and uploaded it to the group's internal consolidation tool
  • Independently handled day-to-day operations
  • Prepared measures for the consolidation of companies
  • Documented processes to train new employees
Jul 2006 - Nov 2006
5 months

Interim Manager / Client Acquisition

Australia

  • Acquired contracts in Australia
  • Liaised with recruitment agencies and companies in Australia as part of interim management
  • Shared experiences with interim managers in Australia
Feb 2004 - Feb 2006
2 years 1 month

Interim Manager - Credit Analysis

Mortgage Bank

  • Conducted creditworthiness analyses of borrowers under Section 18 of the German Banking Act (KWG) and Basel II
  • Analyzed business reports from various industries
  • Assessed individuals' income and asset situations
  • Prepared risk reports, including key ratio analyses under internal bank guidelines, as a basis for the bank board's decisions on granting or continuing loans
  • Participated in projects and special tasks
Oct 2002 - Apr 2004
1 year 7 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting / Accounts Payable

Chemical/Pharma

  • Special project migrating accounts payable to ERS.
  • Special project optimizing processes in collaboration with departments involved in the finance process.
  • Took over accounting from England, including data cleansing and reconciliation with the current accounting.
  • Supported the preparation of monthly financial statements under HGB/US-GAAP.
  • Prepared account and variance analyses.
  • Clarified open items in accounts payable.
  • Assisted with monthly reporting, supported controlling.
  • Performed tasks under Section 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act, including travel expense accounting and payment transactions.
  • Documented process workflows and handed over deliverables to a financial shared service center in Hungary.
Sep 2002 - Present
23 years 6 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Accountant / Interim Manager

CASON GmbH

  • Client-oriented tasks in financial accounting.
  • Client-oriented tasks in controlling/reporting.
Jan 2002 - May 2002
5 months

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Chemical/Pharma

  • Supported the spin-off of a business unit from an international group into a standalone company.
  • Migrated accounting from SAP R/3 to DATEV.
  • Conducted on-site DATEV training for staff in balance sheet and financial accounting, asset accounting, and the interface with materials management.
  • Prepared reporting for potential investors.
  • Supported preparation of monthly financial statements under HGB.
  • Performed tasks under Section 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act, including travel expense accounting and payment processing.
Nov 2001 - Dec 2001
2 months

Interim Manager - Software Tester

Software/IT Consulting/IT Services

  • Assisted in developing a payroll program.
  • Processed test cases to check the full scope of the payroll program for errors (some test cases provided, some developed independently).
  • Tested the interface to the accounting software.
  • Worked closely with IT (developers).
  • Strictly met the deadline (tool launch 01.01.2002).
Nov 2000 - Oct 2001
1 year

Interim Manager - Finance / Accounting

Railway Company (Group)

  • Independently managed full accounting services for a railway company in the group.
  • Supported the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under HGB.
  • Analyzed and documented processes.
  • Prepared account and variance analyses.
  • Assisted with monthly reporting to the French parent company.
  • Performed tasks under Section 6 (3) and (4) of the German Tax Consultancy Act.
  • Documented process workflows for staff training.
  • Assisted controlling with data entry.
Jul 2000 - Aug 2002
2 years 2 months

Financial Accountant / Interim Manager

CASON - Dirk Schörling e.K.

  • Client-oriented tasks in financial accounting.
  • Client-oriented tasks in controlling/reporting.
Apr 1999 - Jun 2000
1 year 3 months

Sole Accountant / Financial Accountant

Company in the Printing Industry

  • Independently prepared the annual financial statements including reporting.
  • Ongoing bookkeeping in financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and asset accounting.
  • Preparation of monthly and semi-annual financial statements.
  • Preparation of VAT returns and VAT declarations.
  • Payroll accounting for 70 employees.
  • Support for controlling.
  • Main contact for tax advisors and banks.
Sep 1993 - Mar 1999
5 years 7 months

Staff member at tax and auditing firms

Various tax and auditing firms

  • Preparing tax returns and annual financial statements.
  • Managing client bookkeeping and payroll accounting.
  • Carrying out various project assignments.
  • Assisting with the implementation of cost and performance accounting.

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 (31 years), Transportation (3.5 years), Manufacturing (3.5 years), Telecommunication (3 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), and Pharmaceutical (2 years).

Professional Services
Transportation
Manufacturing
Telecommunication
Banking and Finance
Pharmaceutical

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 Accounting (32.5 years), Finance (26 years), Business Intelligence (25.5 years), Audit (7 years), Logistics (2 years), and Operations (1 year).

Accounting
Finance
Business Intelligence
Audit
Logistics
Operations

Skills

  • International Financial Reporting (Ifrs, Us Gaap)

  • Accounting Under Hgb Including Bilrug

  • Group Accounting

  • Analysis And Optimization Of Accounting Processes

  • Consolidation

  • Reporting

  • Asset Accounting

  • Financial Statement Analysis And Auditing

  • Controlling

  • Project Management

  • Sap R/3

  • Sap Ec-cs

  • Sap Bcs

  • Datev

  • Lexware

  • Sage Khk

  • Dcw

  • Ibm Cognos

  • Mapics

  • Wilken

  • Oracle

  • Ms Office (Including Basic Vba Skills)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Aug 1991 - Jul 1993

Training as a tax clerk · Darmstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

International Certified Accountant (IHK)

IHK Emden

National Certified Accountant (IHK)

IHK Darmstadt

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Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 39 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dirk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dirk would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Interim Manager – Financial Accounting, Managing Director / Interim Financial Manager.

What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Managing Director at Company in the transport sector.

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Company in the transport sector, Company in the mechanical engineering sector, Company in the automotive industry, Company in the automation sector, and Healthcare Company (Group).

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Transportation and Logistics, and Manufacturing. Dirk also has some experience in Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Business Intelligence. Dirk also has some experience in Audit, Logistics, and Sales.

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Transportation and Logistics, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Business Intelligence.

What is Dirk's education?

Dirk attended education in Training as a tax clerk.

Does Dirk have any certificates?

Dirk has 2 certificates. These include: International Certified Accountant (IHK) and National Certified Accountant (IHK).

What is the availability of Dirk?

Dirk is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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