Manage implementation of internal Control System (ICS)
Improve closing and audit processes
Transformation of finance & accounting structures
Lead tax, finance & accounting teams
May 2022 - Jun 2022
2 months
Consultant Finance (Interim)
ProGlove / Workaround GmbH
Ensure closing and audit of financial statements FY2021
Support preparation of shareholder transactions
Implement optimized process and best practices
Mar 2022 - Apr 2022
2 months
Vice President Finance (Interim)
ProGlove / Workaround GmbH
Ensure closing and audit of financial statements FY2021
Support preparation of shareholder transactions
Implement optimized process and best practices
Nov 2021 - May 2022
7 months
Finance Manager (Interim)
Horizon Global / Westfalia-Automotive GmbH
Ensure efficient SOX-Controls and Account Reconcilations (FY2021)
Enhance closing process to enable German team to meet requirements independently going forward
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
5 months
Consultant Finance & SOX Controls (interim)
James Hardie Holdings GmbH
Direct Finance & Accounting team with 45-50 internal and external employees
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial statements according to HGB and US-GAAP including reporting to headquarter
Ensure the preparation of account reconciliations and SOX Controls and ensure passing internal and external audit
Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
4 months
Global Controller / Head of Finance (interim)
James Hardie Holdings GmbH
Direct Finance & Accounting team with 45-50 internal and external employees
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial statements according to HGB and US-GAAP including reporting to headquarter
Ensure the preparation of account reconciliations and SOX Controls and ensure passing internal and external audit
Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
6 months
Consultant Finance & SOX Controls (interim)
James Hardie Holdings GmbH
Direct Finance & Accounting team with 45-50 internal and external employees
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial statements according to HGB and US-GAAP including reporting to headquarter
Ensure the preparation of account reconciliations and SOX Controls and ensure passing internal and external audit
Feb 2020 - Sep 2020
8 months
Global Controller / Head of Finance (interim)
James Hardie Holdings GmbH
Direct Finance & Accounting team with 45-50 internal and external employees
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial statements according to HGB and US-GAAP including reporting to headquarter
Ensure the preparation of account reconciliations and SOX Controls and ensure passing internal and external audit
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
6 months
Head of Finance (interim)
Compo Expert Holding GmbH
Direct Finance, Accounting and Tax with 8 employees
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial statements according to HGB and IFRS including reporting to headquarter
Restructuring of business area and implementation of various processes to bring finance procedures up to date
Lead and execute Post-Merger-Integration into Grupa Azoty including preparation of leakage claims within post-closing due diligence
PPA calculation supported by Deloitte
Change of fiscal year to synchronize with headquarter
Transition from SEM-BCS to BPC system
Oct 2018 - Present
6 years 10 months
Head of Group Accounting & Taxation (interim)
Compo Expert Holding GmbH
Direct Finance, Accounting and Tax with 8 employees
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial statements according to HGB and IFRS including reporting to headquarter
Restructuring of business area and implementation of various processes to bring finance procedures up to date
Lead and execute Post-Merger-Integration into Grupa Azoty including preparation of leakage claims within post-closing due diligence
PPA calculation supported by Deloitte
Change of fiscal year to synchronize with headquarter
Transition from SEM-BCS to BPC system
Sep 2018 - Feb 2020
1 year 6 months
Consultant (interim, 2 days per week)
James Hardie Holdings GmbH
Direct Finance & Accounting team with 45-50 internal and external employees
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial statements according to HGB and US-GAAP including reporting to headquarter
Ensure the preparation of account reconciliations and SOX Controls and ensure passing internal and external audit
Jan 2016 - Sep 2018
2 years 9 months
Senior Vice President Tax & Accounts (perm)
Senvion SE Group
Direct all tax and accounting functions and sign responsible for 60 employees
Lead and support Corporate Finance Projects like M&A, Due Diligence, Refinancing and IPO and be a guarantor for their successful execution
Direct and manage the countries finance teams, set standards and implement processes
Own and manage tax compliance, open tax and accounting topics and policy changes
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial statements according to HGB and IFRS as well as the preparation of annual tax declaration according to tax laws
Successful reorganization of global finance organization by outsourcing of process-oriented work
Steering and execution of tax compliance programs to mitigate tax risks and reduce tax payables
Recovery of lost tax payments in high two-digit million EUR amount
Execution of SAP implementation and improvement projects
Integration of accounting and tax procedures into operational functions and improvement of cooperation with the same
Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
3 years 2 months
Vice President Finance & Accounting (interim)
Senvion SE Group
Direct all tax and accounting functions and sign responsible for 60 employees
Lead and support Corporate Finance Projects like M&A, Due Diligence, Refinancing and IPO and be a guarantor for their successful execution
Direct and manage the countries finance teams, set standards and implement processes
Own and manage tax compliance, open tax and accounting topics and policy changes
Ensure preparation of Individual and Group financial statements according to HGB and IFRS as well as the preparation of annual tax declaration according to tax laws
Jul 2009 - Oct 2012
3 years 4 months
Consultant Management Control (interim)
Senvion SE Group
Direct all tax and accounting functions and sign responsible for employees
Lead and support Corporate Finance Projects like M&A, Due Diligence, Refinancing and IPO and be a guarantor for their successful execution
Direct and manage the countries finance teams, set standards and implement processes
Own and manage tax compliance, open tax and accounting topics and policy changes
Sep 2008 - Sep 2009
1 year 1 month
Business Administration Manager (interim)
Cirrus Group Holding GmbH
Direct Finance, Accounting and Controlling as well as Invoicing and Treasury functions
Ensure preparation of Individual and Group financial statements (HGB / IFRS), including reporting to headquarters
Ensure preparation of budget, forecast and related activities
Restructuring of business area and implementation of permanent leadership and management positions
Lead and execute Post-Merger-Integration of Cirrus Aviation into DC Aviation, Stuttgart
Develop strategic objectives
Oct 2007 - Jul 2008
10 months
Director Finance & Accounting (interim)
Cirrus Group Holding GmbH
Direct Finance, Accounting and Controlling as well as Invoicing and Treasury functions
Ensure preparation of Individual and Group financial statements (HGB / IFRS), including reporting to headquarters
Ensure preparation of budget, forecast and related activities
Restructuring of business area and implementation of permanent leadership and management positions
Dec 2003 - Mar 2008
4 years 4 months
Tax Assistant
Support preparation of tax documents and filings
Assist with business-related tax audits
Jan 2003 - Present
22 years 7 months
Business / Tax Consultant
Ensure preparation of financial statements in accordance with HGB and tax regulations
Prepare CIT, trade tax and VAT filings and support tax audits
Prepare planning, budget and forecast and analyze deviations
Restructure financial setup and support turn-around activities in close cooperation with banks and institutions
Jan 2002 - Nov 2003
1 year 11 months
Working Student Insolvency and Restructuring Management
Burk AG / Lauscher & Partner
Apr 1999 - Dec 2001
2 years 9 months
Working Student Controlling Department for North America
ZIK Gruppenreisen International GmbH
Perform controlling and reporting tasks related to North America operations
Languages
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 1999 - Sep 2004
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Diplom Economist, International Accounting IFRS/US-GAAP, Auditing, Taxation, Tax Law · Business Administration and Economics · Bochum, Germany