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Michael (A.) Germann

Interim Manager

Michael Germann
Aschheim, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Jun 2025
10 months

Interim Manager

Pixomondo Images GmbH & Co KG

  • Provided technical support for tax reporting and reconciliations from IFRS to HGB with focus on IFRS 15 in an international environment
  • Prepared missing documentation for annual audits of 2021 and 2022
  • Served as single point of contact for tax authorities, tax advisors, and auditors
  • Utilized SAP for reporting and design processes
Dec 2023 - Mar 2024
4 months

Interim Finance Manager

Ascend Gene & Cell Therapies GmbH

  • Coordinated statutory audit and process optimization in finance and related areas
  • Delivered reporting to local management, Group FD, and CFO
  • Implemented Oracle NetSuite ERP system
Apr 2023 - Jun 2023
3 months

Interim Manager

Fonte Nova GmbH

  • Developed automated data reconciliations from balance sheet and P&L to regulatory quarterly reporting under RechZahlV and ZahlprüfBV
  • Selected pilot customer and populated the data warehouse for regulatory reporting
Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
1 month

Interim Manager

TORC Deutschland GmbH Automation

  • Reviewed purchase, goods receipt, and invoice processes through to payment
  • Implemented internal controls and processed values from fragmented legacy systems into DATEV
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 year

Interim Controller

JG Weisser Söhne GmbH & Co KG

  • Managed post-acquisition integration for internal reporting, annual planning, and forecasting by cost type
  • Introduced IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 lease accounting
  • Transitioned to cost of sales accounting method
  • Coordinated audits and delivered on-the-job knowledge transfer in accounting
  • Reconciled accounts for monthly closing and reported to executive management
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
4 months

Interim Manager

Combera GmbH Onsite Retail Advertising and Services

  • Implemented SOx controls in newly acquired entity with emphasis on IFRS 15 contracts
  • Acted as liaison for local department heads and internal audit covering all business processes
Sep 2021 - Oct 2021
2 months

Interim Manager

Eve.io DE GmbH

  • Conducted special project for shareholders reviewing expenditures for appropriate allocation
  • Developed cash flow forecasting models
  • Tracked COVID relief funding (bridging assistance)
  • Augmented internal accounting processes in coordination with insurers and tax advisors
Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
4 months

Interim Manager

International Campus GmbH

  • Mapped and documented finance and accounting processes
  • Identified existing and potential internal control points
  • Conducted interviews with process owners and stakeholders
  • Established daily and month-end ICS control points
  • Supported documentation scope and reported to Director of Accounting
Dec 2019 - Feb 2020
3 months

Interim Manager

Bartec Top Holding GmbH

  • Internalized group consolidation function and developed month-end closing processes for 50 reporting units
  • Implemented SAP ERP and Tagetik systems following recapitalization and restructuring
  • Reported to Global Director Controlling and CFO using SAP ERP and LucaNet
Apr 2019 - Dec 2019
9 months

Interim Manager

Jeld-Wen GmbH & Co KG

  • Documented SOx processes including O2C, P2P, and FSP controls
  • Conducted testing and identified control gaps
  • Ensured quality of control documentation and tracked remediation
  • Analyzed segregation of duties based on user roles across all business cycles
  • Served as contact for internal and external auditors
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
4 months

Interim Head of Accounting

mytheresa.com GmbH

  • Led accounting team of 8–12 using MS Navision and DATEV
  • Drove process improvements in order-to-cash and purchase-to-pay cycles
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication across procurement and sales
  • Redesigned accounting department and reported to CFO
Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
2 months

Interim Manager

IDT Biologika GmbH

  • Prepared documentation for intercompany transactions (transfer pricing)
  • Analyzed intercompany stock, revenues, and expenses focusing on cross-border flows
  • Enhanced master and local files per OECD guidelines
  • Calculated compensation for central services and transfer prices for distribution entities
  • Used SAP New General Ledger and LucaNet
Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
3 months

Interim Manager

adidas AG

  • Reviewed and harmonized processes across three regional shared services centers under SOx requirements
  • Coordinated with Director of Global Business Services
  • Utilized SAP FI/CO and legacy systems with MS SharePoint
Aug 2017 - Apr 2018
9 months

Interim Head of Accounting

Aryzta Bakeries Deutschland GmbH

  • Represented head of accounting at one site during post-acquisition integration and mergers in SAP environment
  • Led team of 16 for monthly reporting with fast-close
  • Optimized non-stock procurement to invoice processes
  • Collaborated with SAP administrator and internal audit on change management
  • Managed CAPEX vs. OPEX, coordinated tax audits reducing at-risk exposure, and handled transfer pricing
Apr 2017 - Aug 2017
5 months

Interim Manager

Concardis AG

  • Managed post-acquisition integration of data flows for internal reporting and consolidation
  • Harmonized legacy data sources (Sage, DATEV) and ERP systems into SAP
  • Collaborated with key users and programmers on mergers and system consolidations
  • Achieved fast close using SAP and LucaNet
Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
3 months

Interim Manager

LR Health & Beauty Produkte GmbH

  • Performed IFRS consolidations using existing software lacking critical features
  • Improved transparency, reliability, and timeliness of reporting with less effort
  • Employed Infor M3 and Cognos Controller
Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
6 months

Interim Manager

Congatec AG

  • Completed IFRS group financial statements and managed standalone issues like capitalization of transaction costs for IPO
  • Prepared IFRS reporting package for subsidiaries
  • Handled capital increase formalities, shareholder loans, distributions, HGB and tax considerations
  • Applied percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and activation of in-house development costs
  • Served as main auditor liaison and implemented cross-functional process improvements
Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
5 months

Interim Head of Finance

Sengewald Klinikprodukte GmbH

  • Led treasury, internal reporting, and controlling
  • Converted from total cost to cost of sales accounting and supported cross-functional turnaround projects
  • Reviewed purchase price allocation and acted as primary auditor contact
Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
1 year 1 month

Project Manager

Zodiac Aerospace Galley GmbH

  • Managed post-acquisition carve-out of two business units into separate SAP FI/CO, MM, and SD booking circles
  • Integrated internal and external reporting in SAP BFC replacing Hyperion
  • Coordinated with parent company in Paris
Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
4 months

Interim Manager

ATS Automation GmbH

  • Controlled machine-building projects including PoC revenue recognition and cost planning from Baan/Infor ERP LN
  • Tracked incurred costs in Infor Varial and MS Access
  • Communicated with publicly traded parent in Canada on monthly, quarterly, and annual close
  • Managed treasury and forecasting at company and project levels pre-order
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
2 months

Interim Manager

Dambach GmbH

  • Supported carve-out of a division from SAP into new company including master data and SD/MM/FI/CO movements
  • Developed migration concept, testing, and final acceptance
  • Oversaw project team, user orientation during testing, and auditor documentation
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
2 months

Interim Trainer

Zurich Versicherung

  • Designed and developed training materials and concept for group-wide SAP New General Ledger migration
  • Conducted user acceptance tests by role in collaboration with developers
  • Reviewed IFRS impact statements for management
Aug 2012 - Nov 2012
4 months

Interim Manager Finance and Administration

Lectra Deutschland GmbH

  • Covered vacancy in finance during department turnover
  • Closed Q3 and drafted IT improvement blueprint
  • Collected data from Eastern European branches and provided IFRS knowledge transfer for fashion industry
  • Managed PoC revenue recognition and contract revenue breakdown
  • Imported data from Infor and uploaded to SAP BFC
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
2 months

Interim Consolidation Manager

KLS Martin Gruppe

  • Built and internalized group consolidation processes and reporting infrastructure in SAP
  • Created group reporting package including all required disclosures
  • Gathered data from business units across regions
  • Implemented revenue recognition for leased equipment
Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
1 year

Interim Regional Controller – Europe

aci eco-Tech GmbH

  • Executed post-acquisition integration in controlling, finance, and HR for photovoltaic machinery manufacturer and wholesaler
  • Calculated project costs, PoC revenue realization, and value assessments
  • Controlled incurred costs on a cost-unit basis and produced interim cost reports
  • Formed shared services team, managed liquidity, cash flow, discounts, budgeting, and credit limits
  • Internalized external accounting and introduced IFRS reporting on cost of sales
  • Achieved fast close for monthly, quarterly, and annual statements
  • Addressed cross-cultural integration and banking relations using MS Navision and SharePoint
Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
4 months

Interim Head of Group Controlling

Grammer AG

  • Supported technical and functional aspects of SAP FI and ECCS group restructuring
  • Managed merger of two entities into one booking circle
  • Controlled group foreign currency risks and improved data gathering
  • Conducted goodwill impairment tests and deferred tax calculations
  • Prepared disclosures for notes and reviewed annual report in German and English
Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
8 months

Interim Manager

Dywidag Systems International GmbH

  • Guided capital restructuring, improved data exchange between treasury, controlling, accounting, and group consolidation
  • Optimized hedging costs via internal currency management and implemented IFRS knowledge
  • Drafted group notes including post-balance sheet events and prepared pro-forma financial position under new debt-equity structure
  • Applied hedge accounting for interest rate swaps and disclosures under IAS 39, IFRS 7 and 9
  • Managed leasing under IAS 17 and revenue recognition under IAS 18
  • Achieved unqualified audit opinion and cost savings through audit coordination
Jan 2009 - Oct 2009
10 months

Interim Manager

Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH

  • Led implementation of Baan/Infor ERP LN finance module
  • Built chart of accounts to mirror IFRS statements and automated consolidation tasks
  • Handled IAS 17 leasing and IAS 18 revenue recognition topics
  • Improved treasury management via prepayment policies to optimize supplier discounts
  • Calculated IFRS reconciliation items for quarterly and annual reports
  • Developed and delivered training on transition from total cost to cost of sales method
Mar 2008 - Dec 2008
10 months

Interim Controller

Metzler Profiles GmbH

  • Introduced SOx compliance in post-acquisition environment
  • Supported local management on US GAAP procedures integration
  • Improved cost accounting tools and accelerated closing processes
  • Implemented knowledge transfer for moved revenue recognition methods
  • Achieved monthly close five days faster with fewer queries
  • Identified group ROI improvements using SAP and Hyperion HFM
Nov 2007 - Jan 2008
3 months

Interim Manager

Pari Medical Holding GmbH

  • Consolidated and implemented US GAAP through SAP ECCS go-live by end Q1 2008
  • Created and rolled out accounting policies, budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Trained US subsidiaries on transition from US GAAP to HGB with total cost method
  • Defined US GAAP chart of accounts base for HGB compliance
Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
5 months

Interim Manager

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty GmbH

  • Optimized monthly reporting processes and led special projects for timely closing
  • Managed group currency risks with timely measurement and reporting across units
  • Streamlined reporting for existing and new entities using SAP R/3 FI/CO and Hyperion HFM
Jan 2007 - May 2007
5 months

Interim Manager

Qimonda AG

  • Supported external accounting during Q1 and Q2 closings for SEC reporting
  • Researched and documented licensing issues and operational risk accounting
  • Determined functional currency and filed Form 6-K
  • Conducted SOx testing and process documentation including O2C using SAP R/3 FI/CO and Hyperion HFM
Nov 2006 - Dec 2006
2 months

External Trainer

Resolution plc

  • Delivered training for new consolidation software (Cognos Controller 2.3)
  • Reviewed chart of accounts and developed exercises for administrators and reporting units
  • Transferred skills for planning and forecasting authorship
Oct 2006 - Oct 2006
1 month

Interim Manager

Carl Zeiss AG

  • Introduced IFRS topics at group level in shared services setup
  • Handled IAS 18 revenue recognition, IAS 17 lease capitalization, and cash flow statement disclosures
  • Ensured timely and accurate group financial statement production using SAP R/3
Dec 2004 - Sep 2006
1 year 10 months

Principal Consultant

Cognos / frango! GmbH

  • Provided pre-sales consultancy and implemented consolidation and controlling software
  • Automated consolidation and reconciliation postings from local to group accounting under IFRS and US GAAP
  • Configured reporting structures, chart of accounts mapping, cost centers, user roles, period management, and currency tables
  • Delivered system training and report design support
  • Coordinated specialist team to reproduce customer issues in test environment, securing €250k contract continuation
  • Achieved Cognos Controller certification
Apr 2001 - Sep 2004
3 years 6 months

Finance Director

accentua Pharma AG & Garderos Software Innovations GmbH

  • Designed all finance workflows and processes
  • Prepared investor presentations and reviewed contracts, terms, and licenses
  • Selected and implemented Lexware Office Pro accounting software
  • Managed cash flows and secured external financing
  • Reported under HGB, US GAAP, and IFRS
  • Negotiated with auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and banks
  • Controlled budgeting and internal monthly reporting
  • Participated in supervisory and advisory board meetings
  • Contributed to business plan drafting and HR, insurance management
  • Supported capital raises exceeding €3 million over three rounds
Sep 2000 - Mar 2001
7 months

Senior Director, Financial Accounting

Ingram Macrotron Distributions GmbH

  • Held procuration and led two departments with over 20 staff reporting to CEO
  • Delivered external reporting under HGB and internal US GAAP for US parent
  • Acted as primary liaison for external and internal auditors
  • Coordinated liquidity planning with central treasury
  • Represented company in supplier negotiations and process optimization projects
Nov 1999 - Aug 2000
10 months

Head of Group Accounting

Continental AG

  • Led group accounting department with six direct reports
  • Consulted with auditors on restructuring and first US GAAP group note
  • Edited and issued internal US GAAP accounting policies
  • Managed central oversight for over 160 consolidated entities
  • Secured unqualified audit opinion on first US GAAP group financial statements
Sep 1997 - Oct 1999
2 years 2 months

Audit Manager

Deloitte & Touche CIS

  • Served international trade and manufacturing clients across CIS
  • Prepared and audited financials under IFRS, US GAAP, and Russian regulations
  • Supervised up to 15 staff per engagement
  • Worked in Siberia, Komi, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus
  • Managed project budgets and drafted sector-specific proposals
  • Restabilized practices and client base post-1998 ruble crisis
  • Delivered on-the-job training in business English, audit techniques, and IFRS/GAAP
Sep 1991 - Sep 1996
5 years 1 month

Audit Supervisor / Audit Manager

KPMG

  • Managed audit engagements for new German clients in Moscow
  • Acquired and negotiated audit contracts, budgets, and staffing
  • Controlled project budgets and supervised teams across locations
  • Gained international experience auditing Siemens, BMW, Deutsche Aerospace, Osram, Dornier, and others
  • Strengthened assertiveness, goal orientation, and adaptability in Russian environment
  • Contributed to winning Siemens Canada audit via proposal team
Sep 1988 - Aug 1991
3 years

Auditor / Audit Senior

Price Waterhouse

  • Audited public and private companies across all cycles and account balances
  • Supervised teams of up to six from second year onwards
  • Acquired IT skills, time management, and teamwork
  • Achieved Chartered Accountant title in second year with top-tier grades
  • Received relocation offer to Vienna and secured CAD 100k customs refund for a client

Skills

  • I Bring Over 35 Years Of Professional Experience In Leadership Roles In Finance And Accounting, Big Four Audit, Controlling, Process Optimization, Sox, Erp Migrations, Carve-outs, Consolidated Financial Statements, Ifrs Reporting With A Primary Hgb Ledger; More Than Ten Years Of Experience In The Auditing Industry, Including Extensive Experience In Team Building And Project Management In Multicultural Environments In Germany, Canada, And Russia;
  • As An Interim Manager Since October 2006, I Quickly Get To The Heart Of The Matter And Always Focus On What’s Most Important;
  • Supporting Companies With A “Common Denominator” – Change;
  • The Core Of My Service Offering Over The Years Has Been Process Optimization Including Sox;
  • Further Focus On Commercial Problem Solving, Change Management, And Support For Post-acquisition Integration With Manufacturing Companies;
  • Month, Quarter, And Year-end Closings For Internal As Well As External Reporting;
  • Preparation Of Notes And Management Reports;
  • Presentations To Executive Management And Investors On Actual Results And Planning;
  • Group Accounting At The Head Office And Subsidiaries With A Focus On Intercompany Transactions And Balances;
  • Coordination Of Audits With External Auditors, Tax Auditors, And Internal Audit;
  • Professional And Disciplinary Leadership Experience In Managing Projects;
  • Creation Of Forecasts And Annual Planning Scenarios With Input From All Departments;
  • Strong It Skills In Erp Migrations Of Sap Fi/co/mm/sd, Bcs, Bw, Bfc, Eccs, R/3 As Well As New General Ledger, Datev, Infor Erp Ln (Baan), Infor Varial, And Sage As A User And Administrator;
  • Comprehensive Role In Finance For Startup Companies As Finance Director Including Budgeting, Controlling, Treasury Including Cash Flow And Currency Management, Derivatives, Accounting, Reporting, Human Resources, And Contract Review;
  • Working Style: Leading By Example, Persuasion Instead Of Instruction;
  • Motto: “Some Wait For Time To Change, Others Seize It And Take Action.” (Dante)

With The Breadth Of My Practical Experience And Knowledge, I Can Quickly And Efficiently Meet My Clients' Requirements.

Languages

English
Native
German
Advanced
Russian
Elementary

Education

Sep 1986 - Aug 1988

Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants

CA Programme · Chartered Accountants · Canada

Sep 1983 - Jun 1986

McMaster University

Bachelor of Arts, History · History · Hamilton, Canada

Certifications & licenses

Certified Public Accountant

Chartered Accountant

Cognos Controller

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