Thomas Hellinger - Interim Head of Accounting

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Wartenberg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim Head of Accounting at Gropyus Technologies GmbH .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Gropyus Technologies GmbH , CCL Label GmbH , Leoni AG , Pro Beam GmbH & Co. KG , and NFON AG .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Construction , Professional Services , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing . Thomas also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Manufacturing , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Information Technology (IT) . Thomas also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Customer Service , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Construction , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Customer Service .

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Wartenberg, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Head of Accounting

Gropyus Technologies GmbH

Leading and developing a team of 8 employees
Responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly and annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS
Creating tailored ad-hoc reports and presentations for management to support informed decision-making
Proactive intercompany reconciliations to ensure seamless business operations and minimize risks
Providing detailed documentation and analysis to support liquidity management and financial planning
Strategic cash management to optimize the use of financial resources and ensure company liquidity
Leading business management special projects for the continuous improvement and efficiency of internal processes, focusing on workflow optimization
Coordinating annual financial statements for audit, including meeting strict deadlines set by the CFO and handling closing procedures for all ten subsidiaries
Strategically managing collaboration with auditors for three entities and ensuring timely preparation of monthly and quarterly closings (Fast Close)

May 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year 3 months

Holzkirchen, Germany

Interim Manager

CCL Label GmbH

Continuous bookkeeping and comprehensive financial management to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
Responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly and annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS to ensure compliance with legal regulations
Preparing VAT returns and producing detailed statistical reports to support company planning
Proactive intercompany reconciliations to ensure smooth business operations and minimize risks
Responsible for credit management and dunning processes to maintain liquidity and effectively collect receivables
Contributing to cash management by developing and implementing strategies for efficient financial resource management
Collaborating with the group audit team and preparing documentation for external auditors

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Manager

Gropyus Technologies GmbH

Actively leading the optimization of SAP S/4HANA systems to improve the efficiency and performance of the accounting team
Overall responsibility for bookkeeping and balance sheet control across ten subsidiaries, including coordinating all closing procedures
Leading and strategically managing collaboration with auditors for three entities to ensure the quality and transparency of annual financial statements
Responsible for precise adherence to all deadlines for monthly and quarterly closings, as well as implementing process improvements in intercompany reconciliation and receivables and payables management

Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

2 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Interim Manager in Consolidation

Leoni AG

Taking on consolidation tasks for the IFRS annual financial statements
Preparing IFRS notes, including compiling various schedules and where needed coordinating directly with the entities

Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 2 months

Gilching, Germany

Interim Manager - Consultant

Pro Beam GmbH & Co. KG

Leading and actively supporting the monthly and quarterly closing processes
Responsible for posting accounts payable and ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Playing a key role in SAP project implementations and the rollout of best practices
Providing strategic advice and working closely with the accounting team to continuously improve financial accounting
Monitoring and controlling accounting processes with a focus on final reporting
Initiating and successfully implementing process optimizations in the dunning process to boost efficiency
Developing and implementing an optimized workflow for seamless coordination between procurement and finance

Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

4 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager - Consultant

NFON AG

Support the month-end and quarter-end closings
Participate in the implementation of SAP B1
Support the accounting team with financial accounting
Translate appendices and perform plausibility checks
Review accounting records for each closing
IFRS 16 leases
IAS 2 inventories

Sep 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 4 months

Gilching, Germany

Interim Manager - Consultant

Baufirma in Gilching

Controlling and reporting
Support accounting to improve workflow and documentation for business partners and subcontractors
Train and onboard staff on Unternehmen Online (DATEV)
Create liquidity plans to improve cash flow
Ad-hoc reporting for the managing director

Apr 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 9 months

Munich, Germany

Media Consultant

München Live TV Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG

Achieve maximum sustainable revenue with the highest customer satisfaction and optimal returns in line with marketing planning
Provide personal, telephone, and written support to an assigned client base according to the managing director's guidelines
Acquire new customers
Assist in all planning related to marketing concepts (offer formats, pricing, sales promotion, etc.)

Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

10 months

Munich, Germany

Financial Accountant

United Brands Fashion Lab GmbH

Assist in preparing annual financial statements
Prepare monthly VAT returns and annual filings
Create statistics and special analyses
Maintain system data (e.g., companies, accounts) in the Comarch accounting system
Independently review incoming invoices for calculation and tax accuracy
Record incoming invoices in the electronic invoice ledger
Compile inventory, provisions, and controlling lists
Assist in developing new controlling concepts
Support the development of meaningful reports on business performance
Perform regular variance analyses and reporting
Conduct special business analyses
Contract management

May 2018 - May 2019

1 year 1 month

Aschheim, Germany

Senior Accountant

Allianz Handwerker Services GmbH

Implement SAP R/3
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements under HGB and IFRS using SAP/BCS
Handle flat-rate payroll tax topics under §37b for the Allianz Partners Germany group
Manage provisions and accruals (FI-GL)
Perform asset accounting (FI-AA)
Provide reporting for management and group accounting
Collaborate with controlling and reconcile accurate figures
Assist with financial audits

Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

3 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager

Hph Halmburger & Kampf Partnerschaft Steuerberater Rechtsanwalt Wirtschaftsprüfer mbB

Accounting, annual financial statements and income tax returns (DATEV)

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

1 year 1 month

Winhöring, Germany

Head of Accounting and Controlling

Strasser Bauunternehmung GmbH

Staff management in the accounting department (6 employees)
Responsible for business transactions in accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and banks
Monitoring payment runs and independent posting (Bau für Windows)
Active receivables management
Cost center analysis together with controlling
Recommendations based on cost center analysis
Preparation of the annual financial statements
Reconciling and inputting payroll data
Assisting in company planning
Closing and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements by the 15th of the following month
Other special projects in accounting
Short-term liquidity management and planning
Contact person for banks, tax advisors and auditors
Handling proceedings with the insolvency administrator October 2017 – January 2018
Personnel responsibility for about 25 employees

Nov 2011 - Dec 2016

5 years 2 months

Bockhorn, Germany

Sole Accountant

Grasser Bau GmbH

Accounting for the company and its subsidiaries (DATEV)
Accounts receivable and payable management
Construction payroll using DATEV Payroll
Handling payment transactions
Preparatory work for monthly and annual financial statements
Correspondence with suppliers and authorities, and preparing statistics and reports

Feb 2010 - Oct 2011

1 year 9 months

Pullach, Germany

Project Accountant

Hannover Leasing GmbH & Co. KG

Handling accounts receivable and payable
Accounting for the project companies (AGRESSO)
Preparing tax returns (ADDISON)
Preparing annual financial statements and serving as link between tax advisor and auditor
Assisting and providing documents during tax audits by the tax office

Jul 2005 - Dec 2008

3 years 6 months

Erding, Germany

Tax Clerk

Kanzlei Jaensch Sixt Kreglinger Huber

Tax returns and income surplus calculations
Financial and payroll accounting with DATEV
Reviewing tax assessments and handling tax issues
Co-administrator and IT support

Sep 2002 - Jun 2005

2 years 10 months

Erding, Germany

Apprenticeship as a tax clerk

Kanzlei Jaensch Sixt Kreglinger Huber

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 Construction (8 years), Professional Services (7.5 years), Media and Entertainment (1.5 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), Manufacturing (1 year), and Fashion (1 year).

Construction

Professional Services

Media and Entertainment

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Fashion

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 (20.5 years), Finance (16.5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Business Intelligence (2.5 years), Audit (1.5 years), and Customer Service (1.5 years).

Accounting

Finance

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Audit

Customer Service

Summary

Professional financial management:
I apply best practices to ensure financial stability and lay the groundwork for future growth.
Accounting expert:
By preparing accurate financial statements, I help my clients make informed decisions and meet regulatory requirements.
Tax and reporting specialist:
With my expertise in tax and reporting, you can be confident that your tax obligations are met and you have financial transparency according to IFRS and HGB.
Smooth business operations:
My ability to perform intercompany reconciliations ensures that your operations run seamlessly and efficiently.
Liquidity and credit management:
I not only secure your company's liquidity but also ensure that outstanding payments are tracked and collected.
Efficient cash management:
Optimizing cash management helps free up resources for investments and strategic initiatives.
Process optimization expert:
I identify bottlenecks in operational processes and implement targeted improvements to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
SAP S/4HANA optimization:
By optimizing SAP S/4HANA systems, I help your team make better-informed decisions and speed up workflows.
Leadership:
In my role as a leader, I coordinate all accounting aspects and lead teams to ensure that business goals are met.
Precision and deadlines:
Meeting all deadlines and maintaining the highest level of accuracy is crucial to me to ensure that your financial reports are always precise and on time.

Skills

Sap Fi/ Aa/ R3
Sap 4/hana
Datev
Comarch
Portolan
Infor
Navision - Construction For Windows
Lexware, Addison
Microsoft Office 365
Teams/zoom Etc.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2002 - Jun 2005

Kanzlei Jaensch Sixt Kreglinger Huber

Training as a tax clerk · Erding, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (IHK)

Munich Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Profile

Created

May 2025

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Wartenberg, Germany.

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Head of Accounting, Interim Manager, Interim Manager in Consolidation.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim Head of Accounting at Gropyus Technologies GmbH.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Gropyus Technologies GmbH, CCL Label GmbH, Leoni AG, Pro Beam GmbH & Co. KG, and NFON AG.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Construction, Professional Services, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Thomas also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology (IT). Thomas also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Customer Service, and Marketing.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Construction, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Customer Service.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Training as a tax clerk from Kanzlei Jaensch Sixt Kreglinger Huber.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 1 certificate: Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (IHK).

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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